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Diagnosis of sinusitis

Sinusitis is caused by infection and inflammation of the inner linings of the sinuses. Diagnosis is commonly made by the physician on the basis of clinical symptoms of the condition.

6 Sep 2012

Sinusitis is commonly caused by infections of the upper respiratory tract. They are more common in some individuals like those exposed to smoke, pollutants in air, irritants, those availing day care facilities, diabetics and those with a suppressed immunity.

6 Sep 2012

Causes of sinusitis

Sinuses are air filled hollow cavities in the skull. These are present in four pairs – two behind the forehead, two on either side of the bridge of the nose, two behind the eyes and the two largest ones behind the cheek bones.

6 Sep 2012

What is sinusitis?

The sinuses are hollow air filled cavities within the skull bones. There are four pars of sinuses and these are located behind the forehead (a pair), under the cheek bones (a pair), behind the eyes (a pair) and on either side of the bridge of the nose (a pair).

6 Sep 2012

What is Krabbe disease?

Krabbe disease is also known by many other names, these include Globoid cell leukodystrophy, Galactosylcerebrosidase deficiency and Galactosylceramidase deficiency.

5 Sep 2012

Prevention of verrucas

Verrucas or plantar warts are small rough lumps that are formed over the pressure points of the soles of the feet. These commonly occur in the heels or balls of the feet. The causative organism of these warts is Human Papilloma virus (HPV) strains 1, 2 and sometimes 4.

4 Sep 2012

Treatment of verrucas

Verrucas or plantar warts normally go away on their own in a year or two in most people. In around half individuals the warts resolve in a year. In two thirds the warts resolve within two years. In the remaining one third however the warts may persist and may be resistant to treatment. 1-5

4 Sep 2012

Symptoms and diagnosis of verrucas

Verrucas (verrucae) or plantar warts affect the pressure areas of the feet. These affect most individuals at some points in their lifetime. Most commonly affected are those between ages 12 and 16.

4 Sep 2012

Causes of verrucas

Verrucas (verrucae) or plantar warts are small, rough, raised or flattened lumps that occur over the pressure areas of the feet. These are commonly caused by infections with different strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV).

4 Sep 2012

What are Verrucas?

Verrucas, verrucae or plantar warts are small lesions, rough lumps, warts or growths that are found commonly over certain areas of the feet like the heel and the balls of the feet that commonly bear pressure.

4 Sep 2012

Life after a liver transplant

After the liver transplantation the patient is usually allowed to recover in the intensive care unit as it is a major operation. Some patients may need a ventilator for assisted breathing. Intravenous fluids, antibiotics and nutritional support is needed for most patients.

4 Sep 2012

Waiting for a liver transplant

When a patient presents with end stage liver disease or liver failure he or she may be considered for a liver transplantation. The first step in this is often a rigorous assessment and being placed on a waiting list. 1-5

4 Sep 2012

Types of liver transplant

Liver transplant is performed in people who have severely damaged livers or have developed liver failure. These people are usually put on waiting lists for the donor livers to be available for transplant. As soon as a suitable liver is available the next person on the waiting list is contacted. The new liver has to match the recipient’s blood group, tissue type and size. 1-6

4 Sep 2012

When is a liver transplant necessary?

Liver transplantation is necessary when the liver functions are damaged beyond the body’s capacity to regenerate. In children and adults with liver failure due to long standing liver disease, primary liver tumors or generalized diseases, a liver transplantation may be potentially curative. 1-7

4 Sep 2012

What is a liver transplant?

Liver transplantation is a major operation that involves removal of a damaged or diseased liver from the body and replacing it with a healthy one from a donor.

4 Sep 2012

Prevention of piles (Haemorrhoids)

Piles or haemorrhoids are caused due to increased pressure or straining while passing stools or due to weak muscles around the anus. This leads to bulging and swollen blood vessels that often protrude and lumps while passing stools. These may bleed or may lead to discomfort, pain and itching around the anus.

4 Sep 2012

Diagnosis and treatment of piles (Haemorrhoids)

Haemorrhoids or piles can be diagnosed by a general physician or a surgeon. More often than not patients feel little or no symptoms that resolve on its own or after using over the counter creams or gels for pain available at pharmacies.

4 Sep 2012

Symptoms of piles (Haemorrhoids)

Haemorrhoids or piles are caused due to prolonged straining at bowel movements or due to weakened rectal and anal muscles. This increased pressure leads to swollen, inflamed and engorged anal blood vessels that are termed piles or haemorrhoids.

4 Sep 2012

Causes of piles (haemorrhoids)

Piles or haemorrhoids are basically lumps within the rectum or around the anus that contain swollen and engorged blood vessels. This condition may usually exist without symptoms but in some cases there may be bleeding with passage of stool and bleeding.

4 Sep 2012

What are piles?

Piles are called Haemorrhoids in medical terminology. They are swellings within the rectum or around the anus that consist of enlarged and swollen blood vessels.

4 Sep 2012