How to get away from Obesity The term obesity implies an excess of adipose tissue or body fat ( is loose connective tissue composed mostly of adipocytes).By this article we can know all the facts and also how to get away from obesity.Generally a 20 percent excess over the desirable weight for height and age is […]
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 ions by the body or the inability of the body to form bicarbonate (HCO3-) in the kidney metabolic acidosis leads to […]
There is a selective defect in proximal tubule in acidifying urine that results in metabolic acidosis. Carbonic anhydrase enzyme is inhibited, defective or there is associated Fanconi syndrome.Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis (Type II) is a disease that occurs when the kidneys don’t properly remove acids from the blood into the urine. As a result, too […]
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 to not receiving enough oxygen. Usually this is because one of the coronary arteries that supplies blood to the heart develops […]
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 person who is in cardiac arrest. It is indicated in those who are unresponsive with no breathing or abnormal breathing.CPR involves […]
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 is said to exist when a bacteria count is over 100,000 organisms / ml in a fresh “clean catch” midstream specimen […]
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 Failure (ARF) Pre-renal causes Pre-renal causes include systemic causes, such as low blood volume, low blood pressure, heart failure, liver cirrhosis […]
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 the fingers and toes. Causes of Acanthosis Nigricans 1. Familal 2. Obesity-related.The majority of cases are associated with obesity and otherwise idiopathic. This is […]
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 the heart and the aorta, the largest artery in the body, which carries the entire output of blood to the systemic […]
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 consists of two connected lobes. The thyroid gland is found in the neck, below the thyroid cartilage. The thyroid gland controls […]