Background- The ABI or ankle brachial index is a non invasive tool to assess the presence of peripheral arterial disease. It assesses the severity of arterial insufficiency during ambulation. How to measure ? The ankle-brachial index ABI is measured by…
Introduction- Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder. It is defined by restriction of energy intake causing a significantly low body weight. Patients will have an intense fear of gaining weight. Pathophysiology of anorexia- Biological and environmental factors play a role.…
Introduction The appendix is a small pouch that projects out from the lower right side of your abdomen. The inflammation of the vermiform appendix is called appendicitis. It may also result in necrosis and perforation.it usually requires a surgical intervention.…
Introduction- Flat foot is the loss of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot. It is also called as pes planus. At birth we all have flat feet, arches develop around 3 years of age. Flat feet is of two…
Menstrual disorders Dysmenorrhoea: Painful cramps of the uterus during menstruation. It is quite common and almost 50 % of the women suffer from it. PMS: pre menstrual syndrome- Many women have some discomfort before a few weeks of menstruation. PMS causes…
Background- Cervicogenic headache is a chronic headache originating from the upper cervical joints. It is however perceived in regions of the head and/or face. The main symptoms of a cervicogenic headache are unilateral pain, arm pain, reduced neck motion , and…
Introduction- Cervical spondylosis represents progressive degenerative changes that affect all the components of the cervical spine Symptoms manifest as neck pain and stiffness and radicular symptoms may occur when there is compression of neural structures. Neck pain is the second…
Introduction- Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men after skin cancer. It affects the prostate gland and is also the second leading cancer-related cause of death in men. Clinical Presentation Clinical signs are as follows- Urinary…
Introduction- Regular exercise in a combination with balanced diet not only helps to lose weight but also maintains a healthy lifestyle. Moreover, Weight loss requires motivation towards a structured exercise plan. However, It is essential that you Set realistic goals.…
Text neck syndrome Text neck refers to the posture formed by leaning forward for prolonged periods. This causes flexion of neck for prolonged periods such as for example when viewing mobiles, reading and texting, etc. This posture often results in neck pain…