Enlarge Spleen/Splenomegaly is defined as enlargement of the spleen measured by weight or size. The spleen plays a significant role in hematopoiesis and immunosurveillance. The major functions of the spleen include clearance of senescent and abnormal erythrocytes and their remnants, opsonized platelets and white blood cells and removal of microorganisms and antigens. The spleen also serves as a Read More >>>>
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Splenomegaly – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Splenomegaly is defined as enlargement of the spleen measured by weight or size. The spleen plays a significant role in hematopoiesis and immunosurveillance. The major functions of the spleen include clearance of senescent and abnormal erythrocytes and their remnants, opsonized platelets and white blood cells and removal of microorganisms and antigens. The spleen also serves as a secondary Read More >>>>
Treatment of Ischial Bursitis
Treatment of Ischial Bursitis/Ischial bursitis also is known as ischiogluteal bursitis or weaver’s bottom is a condition where the bursa that lies between the ischial tuberosity and the gluteus maximus muscle becomes inflamed. This bursa is present physiologically in order to reduce the amount of frictional force generated between the gluteal muscle and the ischial Read More >>>>
What Is Appendicitis? Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
What Is Appendicitis?/Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix that may lead to an abscess, ileus, peritonitis, or death if untreated. Appendicitis is the most common abdominal surgical emergency. The current standard treatment of uncomplicated appendicitis is usually surgery, but there has been increasing evidence published on the use of antibiotics. Appendicitis is inflammation of Read More >>>>
Crossed Hemiplegia; Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Crossed Hemiplegia alternate hemiplegia. It affects the alter side of the body instated of the affected side. Hemiplegia Paralysis of one side of the face and the opposite side of the body? Hemiplegia is a neurological condition that affects paralysis is on one vertical half of the body. Its most obvious result is a varying Read More >>>>
What Is Facial Hemiplegia? Diagnosis, Treatment
What Is Facial Hemiplegia?/Facial Hemiplegia also referred to as partial facial paralysis, this is a form of partial hemiplegia where the muscles on one side of the face are paralyzed. Often caused by a stroke or similar brain injury. This may or may not be associated with complete/incomplete hemiplegia in other areas of the body. Read More >>>>
Cerebral Hemiplegia; Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Cerebral Hemiplegia occurs when hemiplegia is caused by cerebral palsy (or other conditions affecting the brain), it can be referred to as cerebral hemiplegia. Cerebral hemiplegia symptoms are often similar to other forms of hemiplegia but may vary in severity and duration depending on the condition causing the paralysis. Hemiplegia is a neurological condition that Read More >>>>
What Is Spastic Hemiplegia; Causes, Symptoms
What Is Spastic Hemiplegia/Spastic Hemiplegia a variation of hemiplegia where the muscles on one side of the body are in a state of constant contraction. This type of hemiplegia may result in muscle pain, deformities in affected limbs (in extreme cases), and difficulty walking or maintaining motor control. Closely linked to cerebral palsy, and the Read More >>>>
How Do I Treat Dry Gangrene? Causes
How Do I Treat Dry Gangrene/Dry gangrene is a form of coagulative necrosis that develops in ischemic tissue, where the blood supply is inadequate to keep tissue viable. It is not a disease itself, but a symptom of other diseases.[10] Dry gangrene is often due to peripheral artery disease but can be due to acute limb ischemia. As a result, people with arteriosclerosis, Read More >>>>
What Is The Latest Treatment of Tumor Lysis Syndrome
What Is The Latest Treatment of Tumor Lysis Syndrome/Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is characterized by a massive tumor cell death leading to the development of metabolic derangements and target organ dysfunction? TLS can occur as a result of cancer treatment or spontaneously. Blood cancers constitute the vast majority of TLS cases because of the sensitivity Read More >>>>
How Can I Insure Tumor Lysis Syndrome Not Going Doctor
How Can I Insure Tumor Lysis Syndrome Not Going Doctor/Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is characterized by a massive tumor cell death leading to the development of metabolic derangements and target organ dysfunction? TLS can occur as a result of cancer treatment or spontaneously. Blood cancers constitute the vast majority of TLS cases because of the Read More >>>>
Penile Fracture; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Penile fracture is defined as the traumatic rupture of the tunica albuginea of the corpora cavernosum. Traumatic rupture of the penis is relatively uncommon and is considered a urologic emergency [rx]. The tunica albuginea is a bilaminar structure (inner circular, outer longitudinal) composed of collagen and elastin. Penile fracture has typical clinical signs reported as Read More >>>>