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Important Diagnostic Points :1:-Fever + constipation +relative bradycardia =Typhoid2:-Fever (3 weeks) then 10 days free ...
09/10/2024

Important Diagnostic Points :

1:-Fever + constipation +relative bradycardia =Typhoid

2:-Fever (3 weeks) then 10 days free +arthralgia +lymphadenopathy + History of contact with milk products =Brucella

3:-Fever+tender hepatomegaly +GIT upset =ambeobic liver abscess

4:-Fever +chills +sweats+jaundice+travelling to endemic area =malaria

5:-Fever +lymphadenopathy+history of dealing with cats =Toxoplasmosis

6:-Night Fever = T.B , lymphoma , brucella or Malaria

7:-Fever + arthritis +UTI =gonococcal or chlamydia infection

8:-Fever +strawberry tongue =scarlet fever or kowasaki disease

9:-Fever +diarrhea +Heamolytic anemia =Hemolytic uremic syndrome or TTP

10:-Fever +fatigue +lymphadenopathy +bil hilar lymphadenopathy =sarciodosis or histocytosis X

12:-Fever +relative bradycardia=Typhoid

13:-Fever +low platletes+sub conjuctival hge = Dengue fever

14:-Fever +rigidity +history of atypical anti psychotic within 1 week =Neuroleptic Malignant syndrome

15-Fever +neck rigidty+photophopia+headache -+ agitation= meningitis

16-Fever +headache +nick stiffness+manifestation of cerebral dysfunction(aphasia , convulsion , monoplegia or flexion U.L and extension L.L ) +- urinary incontinence=encephalitis

17:-Fever + cardiac murmer +vegetations on Echo= infected endocarditis

18:-Fever +High E.S.R >100+renal impairment+hypercalcemia in old age =multiple myloma

19/01/2023

Sugar decreases immunity 17 times!

Endocrinologists have calculated that within six to seven hours after consuming sugar, the body's immune response decreases 17 times. This is because the chemical composition and properties of sugar are similar to those of vitamin C. And vitamin C is an immune stimulant.

Because of the similarity of the chemical composition of these substances, the body can confuse them when consuming a lot of sugar. Phagocytes - cells of the immune system feed on vitamin C, but can make a mistake and absorb sugar, because chemically, in structure, it is identical to ascorbic acid.

But when it enters the cell, the compound of glucose and fructose instantly destroys it from the inside, due to which the immunity decreases. For this reason, sweet mixtures and syrups for diseases are not the best solution.

WHY don't mosquitoes carry HIV? When a mosquito bites, it injects saliva containing special substances, not blood from ...
17/01/2023

WHY don't mosquitoes carry HIV?

When a mosquito bites, it injects saliva containing special substances, not blood from a previous bite. HIV cannot develop in a mosquito or any other blood-sucking insect.

In many cases, however, an insect attack can result in more than just allergies. Mosquitoes carry such unpleasant diseases as Rift Valley fever, yellow fever, Lyme disease, Dengue fever, Zika virus, leishmaniasis and, obviously, the well-known malaria.

What are the dangers of abnormal sugar levels?Both hypo- and hyperglycemia affect how you feel. First of all, the brain ...
08/08/2022

What are the dangers of abnormal sugar levels?

Both hypo- and hyperglycemia affect how you feel. First of all, the brain suffers, because its cells consume about half of all energy supplied by glucose.

Dizziness, loss of concentration, weakness, darkening of the eyes, and trembling hands are common symptoms for both low and high blood sugar levels.

With constant hyperglycemia, glucose accumulates in organs and tissues and becomes toxic - begins to destroy the liver, kidneys, retina, blood vessels, heart, nervous system.

05/08/2022

Kidney Stone Treatments.

1. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
2. Ureteroscopy
3. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

03/08/2022

Ureteroscopy Explained For removal of Kidney Stone.

02/08/2022

First Aid for Snake Bite. 🐍

01/08/2022

The Fertilization Process

30/07/2022

Formal Name:
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

Also Known As:
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Test
HCG Test
Qualitative HCG Blood Test
Quantitative HCG Blood Test
Beta-HCG Urine Test

Test Quick Guide

A pregnancy test measures a hormone in the body called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). hCG is produced during pregnancy and found in the blood and urine.

Testing for hCG can be used as soon as 10 days after conception to help determine if a person is pregnant.

Purpose of the test

The standard use for a pregnancy test is to evaluate if a person is pregnant. Both urine and blood tests for hCG can be used for this purpose, and repeat testing may be done to confirm a pregnancy.

Less often, hcG tests can be used to:

Identify or rule out an ectopic pregnancy, which is when a fertilized egg attaches or implants in an abnormal area

Check for pregnancy prior to surgery or other medical treatments

Screen for Down syndrome in pregnant people as part of prenatal screening

Monitor a pregnancy that may be at risk of a miscarriage

Help diagnose gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), which is a term for pregnancy-related tumors.

What does the test measure?

A pregnancy test measures a hormone in the body called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). hCG is created at higher levels during pregnancy. There are two different ways hCG results are reported:

Qualitative: Qualitative hCG tests give a positive or negative result depending on the presence or absence of hCG in the sample.

Quantitative: Quantitative hCG testing measures the amount of hCG present in the blood. These tests frequently use a blood sample, but some urine tests can provide a degree of quantitative measurement.

When should I get a pregnancy test?

A pregnancy test is most commonly done when a person is believed to be pregnant. Testing may detect a pregnancy as soon as 10 days after conception. The accuracy of pregnancy tests usually increases if taken at least 1-2 weeks after a missed menstrual period.

Signs of an ectopic pregnancy may include:

Abnormal vaginal bleeding

Low back pain

Pain in the lower abdomen or pelvic area

Cramping on one side of the pelvis

Taking a Pregnancy Test

A pregnancy test is done using blood or urine samples.

A blood test is done by drawing a tube of blood from a vein in your arm. This is done in the doctor’s office, and the sample is sent to the laboratory.

A urine test is done by urinating into a cup and then placing a drop of urine on a prepared chemical strip. This can be done in a doctor’s office or at home using an at-home test kit.

Before the test

You usually do not need to fast or do any special preparations before a urine or blood pregnancy test. However, you should always ask your doctor to clarify or confirm any pretest instructions.

During the test

When a pregnancy test is conducted in a medical facility or lab, a health care professional will instruct you on whether a blood sample or a urine sample will be needed.

After the test

When the blood draw is completed, a band-aid or cotton swab will be used to prevent bleeding.

Interpreting test results

How pregnancy tests are reported depend on whether the test was qualitative or quantitative.

Qualitative test results

Qualitative test results are reported as positive or negative:

A negative test result indicates that the patient is likely not pregnant. It is important to remember that tests performed too early can result in a false-negative result due to low levels of hCG. The test may need to be repeated in a week if there is a likely possibility of pregnancy.

A positive result indicates that the patient is likely pregnant. False-positive results can occur in people who are post-menopausal or taking hormone supplements.

30/07/2022

WHY is blood taken from the ring finger?

The fingertips are easily accessible, hairless, rich in blood vessels, easy to disinfect, and even squeeze if necessary. The skin on the ring finger is thinner than on the thumb, index and middle finger, and contains fewer nerve endings, including pain receptors.

The little finger, on the other hand, is closely connected to the wrist, so if an infection is introduced into a wound on the little finger, it can spread to the bend of the wrist!

29/07/2022

What is the pancreas & It's functions?

COVID-19 GUIDELINES.................SymptomsWhat you need to knowAnyone can have mild to severe symptoms.Older adults an...
18/11/2020

COVID-19 GUIDELINES.................
Symptoms

What you need to know
Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms.
Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

Watch for symptoms
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19.

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