Endocrine Hypertension adrenal Hypertension primary hyperaldosteronism there is sodium retention ion with loss of potassium. So there is natremia and hypokalemia with hypertension. diagnosis is by serum K+ level estimation. hyperaldosteronism may be due to a tumor Iateral adrenal hyperplasia. The tumor may be removed and the hypertension curable. diseasese...
Read more
Amalaki Emblica officinalis (Fam. Euphorbiaceae), Ayurveda Drug small or medium sized tree, found in mixed deciduous forests, ascending to 1300 m on hills and cultivated in gardens and homeyards. LATIN NAME — Emblica officinalis Family — Euphorbiaceae SYNONYMS Amalaki Emblica officinalis – Sanskrit : Amalaka, Amtaphala, Dhatr¢phala...
Read more
Ascites Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Management — Ascites is presence of free fluid in the abdomen (peritoneal cavity). Symptoms of ascites are Bloating, fullness in abdomen, Increased pressure, Indigestion, Stretching, pulling, Localized pain, Low back pain, Heart burn, Dyspnea, orthopnea, tachypnea, Hernias, etc. Defination of ascites — In medical words Ascites is the accumulation of fluid (most commonly serous fluid,...
Read more
ABDOMINAL PARACENTESIS / ASCITIC TAP /aspiration of peritoneal fluid– paracentesis Indications for paracentesis-– · Ascites · Cirrhosis · CHF · Abdominal tuberculosis · Abdominal malignancy · Pancreatitis. Method of paracentesis — · The site of puncture is a point midway between the umbilicus and iliac spine or between the...
Read more
Acidosis & Alkalosis Diagnosis And treatment– Acidosis & Alkalosis The arterial blood gases provide information about- 1. Ventilation 2. Oxygenation 3.Acid base status This maintains the pH. Arterial blood gases (ABG) help to diagnose respiratory failure. Respiratory failure may be — 1. Primary oxygenation failure 2. Ventilatory failure 1–. Primary oxygenation...
Read more
Fluid and Electrolytes balance in patients– electrolyte balance Water is –General— · 50% of body weight in women · 60% in men Water is contained in the body in two major compartments : 1. ECF (Extra-cellular fluid) – 25% 2. ICF (Intra-cellular fluid) – 75% ECF is present in the blood...
Read more
All about jaundice, diagnosis, jaundice sign and symptoms, with bio markers Yellow discoloration of skin is seen in, Yellow pigment seen all over. This occurs by liver disease or hemolytic disorders. Urine also becomes dark-colored (yellow). due to Excess of bilirubin in the blood is the state of hyperbilirubinemia. jaundice Definition Jaundice —...
Read more