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Symptoms of Amnesia

Memory loss may range from mild forgetfulness to more severe and permanent dementia.

11 Jul 2012

Causes of amnesia

Amnesia is a form of memory loss that is usually temporary and affecting short term memory.

11 Jul 2012

Amnesia refers to partial or complete memory loss. Becoming forgetful is common and normal as a person ages, however, when memory loss begins to interfere with activities of daily living, it needs to be assessed by a physician to be a sign of a deeper illness.

11 Jul 2012

Treatment of vertigo

Vertigo is a symptom of an underlying disease. Treatment of the underlying condition often results in treatment of vertigo.

11 Jul 2012

Diagnosis of vertigo

Vertigo is a symptom of an underlying condition. Diagnosis of that condition is based on history and investigations.

11 Jul 2012

Symptoms of vertigo

Vertigo or dizziness is a symptom in itself rather than a diseased condition. It is usually a symptom of an underlying condition affecting the inner ear or the brain.

11 Jul 2012

Causes of vertigo

Vertigo or dizziness spells are more commonly due to an underlying disease rather than being a disease in itself.

11 Jul 2012

What is vertigo?

Vertigo is a symptom of an underlying disease rather than a disease in itself. It is commonly felt as though the environment around is moving in spite of standing still. It is also termed dizziness by most patients.

11 Jul 2012

What is high cholesterol?

Cholesterol (ko-LES-ter-ol) is a fatty substance found in the body. (1) It moves around the body in the blood by attaching itself to proteins, creating molecules known as lipoproteins. (2)

11 Jul 2012

Prevention of knee arthroplasty

Knee arthroplasty or knee replacement is a major surgery.

10 Jul 2012

Recovery from knee arthroplasty

After the knee arthroplasty operation recovery is usually rapid. In the hospital right after surgery early knee movement, within the first 24 hours, is encouraged.

10 Jul 2012

Risks associated with knee arthroplasty

Knee replacement surgery or knee arthroplasty is a major operation, and like any other operation, has its risks and benefits. Serious complications however are rare.

10 Jul 2012

When is knee arthroplasty needed?

Knee replacement surgery also called knee arthroplasty involves removal of damaged or diseased tissues and bone ends from the knee joint and replacing it with metal and plastic prosthetics.

10 Jul 2012

What is knee arthroplasty?

Knee arthroplasty or knee replacement surgery has developed to its present advanced stage over the last few decades. This is mainly due to technical advances and better understanding of knee pathophysiology and functions.

10 Jul 2012

Treatment of epiglottitis

Epiglottitis results in inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis. This may cause obstructing in the airway.

6 Jul 2012

Diagnosis of epiglottitis

Epiglottitis, or infection and inflammation of the epiglottis, is mainly caused by Haemophilus influenza type b and commonly affects children between ages 2 and 7 and adults with a depressed immune system.

6 Jul 2012

Symptoms of epiglottitis

Epiglottitis is the infection and inflammation of the epiglottis. Although initial symptoms are mild, the disease can worsen rapidly and if left untreated may be life-threatening.

6 Jul 2012

Causes of epiglottitis

The epiglottis a cartilaginous structure located at the back of the throat, just beneath the tongue. This flap of tissue closes the top of the trachea on swallowing to prevent food from being inhaled, which can cause a person to cough or choke.

6 Jul 2012