Diseases & Diagnosis

Details Descriptions About :: Fat Embolism Syndrome  Fat embolism syndrome is a rare but potentially fatal problem. The syndrome involves pulmonary, cerebral, and cutaneous manifestations and occurs 24 to 48 hours postinjury. Age Alert Young men with fractures are at an increased risk for developing fat embolism syndrome. Causes for Fat Embolism...

Details Descriptions About :: Pressure Ulcers  Pressure ulcers, commonly called pressure sores or bedsores, are localized areas of cellular necrosis that occur most commonly in the skin and subcutaneous tissue over bony prominences. These ulcers may be superficial, caused by local skin irritation with subsequent surface maceration, or deep, originating in underlying...

Details Descriptions About :: Conjunctivitis  Conjunctivitis is characterized by hyperemia of the conjunctiva. The three main types of conjunctivitis are infectious (called pinkeye), allergic, and chemical. This disorder usually occurs as benign, self-limiting pinkeye; it may also be chronic, possibly indicating degenerative changes or damage from repeated acute attacks. Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis is...

Details Descriptions About :: Leukemia  Leukemia is a group of diseases caused by malignant proliferation of white blood cells (WBCs); each is classified by the dominant cell type. The course of a leukemia may be acute or chronic. Acute—large numbers of immature leukocytes; rapid onset and progression Chronic—excessive mature leukocytes in the...

Details Descriptions About :: Acute Renal Failure  Acute renal failure, the sudden interruption of renal function, can be caused by obstruction, poor circulation, or underlying kidney disease. It may be prerenal, intrarenal, or postrenal in origin; it usually passes through three distinct phases: oliguric, diuretic, and recovery. Causes for Acute Renal Failure...

Details Descriptions About :: Non Hodgkin S Lymphomas  Non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas refer to a heterogeneous group of malignant diseases originating in lymph nodes and other lymphoid tissue. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas are three times more common than Hodgkin’s disease. The incidence is increasing, especially in patients with autoimmune disorders and those receiving immunosuppressant treatment. Causes...

Details Descriptions About :: Erectile Dysfunction  Erectile dysfunction, or impotence, refers to a male’s inability to attain or maintain penile erection sufficient to complete intercourse. The patient with primary impotence has never achieved a sufficient erection. Secondary impotence is more common but no less disturbing than the primary form, and implies that...

Details Descriptions About :: Liver Failure  Any liver disease can end in organ failure. The liver performs more than100 separate functions in the body. When it fails, a complex syndrome involving the impairment of many different organs and body functions ensues. The only cure for liver failure is liver transplantation. Causes for...

Details Descriptions About :: Osteoporosis  Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disorder in which the rate of bone resorption accelerates while the rate of bone formation slows, causing a loss of bone mass. Bones affected by this disease lose calcium and phosphate salts and become porous, brittle, and abnormally vulnerable to fractures. Osteoporosis...

Details Descriptions About :: Deep Vein Thrombosis  An acute condition characterized by inflammation and thrombus formation, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) mainly refers to thrombosis in the deep veins of the legs. Without treatment, this disorder is typically progressive and can lead to potentially lethal pulmonary embolism. DVT commonly begins with localized inflammation...