Author: DR K TAMILSELVAN
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Metabolic acidosis,causes,Signs and Symptoms,Diagnosis and Treatment
Metabolic acidosis Metabolic acidosis is a condition that occurs when the body produces excessive quantities of acid or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body.Due to increased production of hydrogen…
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Myocardial Infarction
Myocardial Infarction Myocardial Infarction is the term for an event commonly known as a “HEART ATTACK”. It occurs when blood stops flowing properly to part of the heart and the heart muscle is injured due…
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), is an emergency procedure performed in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a…
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Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary Tract Infection Urinary tract infection (UTI) is defined as microbial colonization of urine and tissue invasion along the urinary tract. A part from bacteria,yeast, fungi and viruses may produce urinary infection. Significant Bacteriuria…
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Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
Acute Renal Failure (ARF) Acute renal failure is the rapid loss your kidneys’ ability to remove waste and help balance fluids and electrolytes in your body. In this case, rapid means within 7 days. Causes of Acute Renal…
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Acanthosis Nigricans
Acanthosis nigricans Acanthosis nigricans is a skin disorder in which there is darker, thick, velvety skin in body folds and creases.It presents as velvety brown thickened skin of the neck,axilla and over the joints of…
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Aortic Stenosis (AS)
Aortic Stenosis (AS) Aortic stenosis (AS) is a disease of the heart valves in which the opening of the aortic valve is narrowed.The aortic valve is the valve located between the left ventricle of…
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Thyroid gland in detail
Thyroid gland Thyroid gland is a highly vascular organ at the front of the neck,usually weighing about 30g,consist of bilateral lobes connected in the middle by narrow isthmus.It is one of the largest endocrine glands and…
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Persistant Truncus Arteriosus
Persistant Truncus Arteriosus Truncus arteriosus is a rare heart defect that’s present at birth (congenital) also known as Common arterial trunk. If your baby has truncus arteriosus, it means that one large blood vessel leads…