What is Intussusception? Intussusception is a condition in which one segment of intestine “telescopes” inside of another, causing an intestinal obstruction (blockage). Although intussusception can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract, it usually occurs at the junction of the small and large intestines. The obstruction can cause swelling and inflammation …
Read More »Henoch-Schonlein Purpura – History, Causes and Treatment
Definition Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a rare inflammatory disease of the small blood vessels (capillaries) and is usually a self-limited disease. It is the most common form of childhood vascular inflammation (vasculitis) and results in inflammatory changes in the small blood vessels. The symptoms of HSP usually begin suddenly and …
Read More »Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS) – Types, Symptoms and Treatment
Definition Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) also known as sinus node dysfunction is a term used to describe a number of different abnormalities in the heart rhythm (known as arrhythmias). Typically, the arrhythmias associated with sick sinus syndrome involve persistent bradycardia with intermittent tachyarrhythmias. Sick sinus syndrome is generally caused by …
Read More »Hemolytic Anemia – Types, Complications and Treatment
Definition Hemolytic anemia is a medical condition in which the life span of red blood cells is either reduced or prematurely destroyed.The condition of red blood cells being destroyed is called hemolysis. Red blood cells act as a transport medium to carry oxygen to all parts of the body. If …
Read More »Osteoarthritis – Stages, Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Definition Osteoarthritis (also known as OA) is a common joint disease that most often affects middle-age to elderly people. It is commonly referred to as “wear and tear” of the joints, but we now know that OA is a disease of the entire joint, involving the cartilage, joint lining, ligaments, …
Read More »Knee Pain – Causes, Symptoms, Risk factors and Complications
Overview Knee pain is becoming an extremely common problem, especially in the younger population. Several reasons, such as wear and tear, or an injury, can cause knee pain. There are many different ways to treat knee pain, depending on the patient’s cause and condition. Knee pain can affect various parts …
Read More »Cardiomyopathy – Types, Causes and Prevention
Definition Cardiomyopathy is a general term that refers to diseases of the heart muscle. In cardiomyopathy, the heart muscle becomes enlarged, thick or tough, and cannot beat as well as it should. The heart is less able to pump blood effectively and prone to heart failure, heart valve problems, and …
Read More »Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – Types, Diagnosis and Treatment
Overview Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is an alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force. It occurs when an external force impacts the brain, and often is caused by a blow, bump, jolt or penetrating wound to the head. However, not all blows …
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