What is Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome? Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is characterised by attacks of rapid heart rate (tachycardia), which is shown in an electrocardiogram (ECG). In some people the ECG abnormality may be present without any symptoms such as tachycardia. The heartbeat is regulated by electrical impulses that travel through the atria (upper …
Read More »Conn’s Syndrome – Types, Complications and Risk factors
Definition Conn’s Syndrome means the adrenal glands produce too much of the steroid hormone aldosterone, which helps regulate sodium and potassium excretion. The adrenal glands are two small triangular glands, one on top of each kidney. This condition, also called primary aldosteronism, results from overproduction of aldosterone by one or …
Read More »Intussusception – Complications, Symptoms and Diagnosis
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 …
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