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A potentially life threatening bleeding phenomena observed anywhere in the Gastrointestinal tract. Where do gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) episodes occur? 70 to 75% in the upper GI tract Oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, biliary/pancreatic systems. 25 to 30% in the lower GI tract Jejunum and ileum, colon, anus What are the symptoms? Divided into 2 parts i.e; Upper … Read more
What is Multi Organ Failure? Progressive failure in function of multiple vital organs in the body that may be either irreversible or reversible and certainly demands urgent care Who treats Multi Organ Failure? Intensivists, Internal Medicine Specialists What are the different types of Multiple Organ Failures? Early / Primary – Develops within 7 days of … Read more
A serious medical emergency wherein blood supply to the heart muscles is blocked leading to injury or death of heart cells. The condition is popularly known as Heart Attack. What are the symptoms of Heart Attack? Men – Chest pain spreading to shoulder, arm, back, neck or jaw Women – Pain in neck pain, arm … Read more
On an average, Chemical Injuries account for 15% of the total eye injuries Two thirds of eye injuries happen in young men and children under years of age Majority of the eye injuries are due to chemical spillage happen in work place Minority of the eye injuries are due to physical abuse or home activities … Read more
Hypertension is a severe medical condition in which blood pressure in the arteries is either constantly or intermittently elevated. What are the normal and hypertension blood pressure values? Low blood pressure – Less than or equal to 90/60 Normal blood pressure – Less than or equal to 120/80 Stage-1 Hypertension – Greater than or equal … Read more
Certain viral infections can cause very high fever with other symptoms including but not limited to headache, body pains, nausea, cracking lips and eye dryness or burning sensation What are the symptoms of Viral Fever? Low to High Grade Fever Headache Cough Chills Weakness Dizziness Fatigue Skin rashes Burning sensation & Redness of the eyes … Read more
What is pneumonia? It is an infection of the lungs, particularly affection older adults and children. Signs and symptoms of Pneumonia: Fever Cough out yellow–green phlegm, sometimes with blood. Breathlessness / Breathing difficulty Chest pain Generalised weakness / Lethargy Confusion in older people Who are typically affected? Old age Elderly aged people with decreased immunity … Read more
What is dialysis? When the kidney lose their function, excess biochemical material, excess fluids and unwanted waste from the blood is filtered outusing a lifesaving medical procedure called Dialysis. Who needs dialysis? For the patients with glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of less than 15, categorised under Stage-5 or End Stage Renal failure who has become … Read more
Polio 1. If not immunised, Polio can paralyse children under 5 and may even cause death. 2. Polio disease still exists and vaccination can help to minimise the number of children affected. WORLD POLIO DAY: World Polio Day will be celebrated on 24th October, globally to generate awareness towards the eradication of Polio as well as to … Read more
There is stigma attached to mental health problems. People often feel embarrassed to talk about their mental health. Not many want to talk about their feelings or seek help. World Mental Health Day (10 October) is a day for the psycho education of society, an occasion to create awareness about mental health problems and to fight … Read more
