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Endometriosis Causes

The exact cause of endometriosis is not known. However, many theories exist as to how the condition occurs. Endometriosis describes a condition in which pieces of the womb lining (the endometrium) are found lying outside of the womb, usually in areas such as on the ovaries, the pelvis and towards the top of the vagina, although they may also occur in the fallopian tubes, bladder, bowel and rectum.

1 Mar 2010

Organ-Specific Edema

Edema occurs in particular organs and tissues as a result of specific mechanisms. Some examples are described below.

1 Mar 2010

Generalized Edema

Generalized edema refers to fluid accumulation that affects the whole body rather than particular organs or body areas.

1 Mar 2010

Edema Mechanism

The fluid levels in the body are tightly regulated through homeostatic mechanisms involving the kidneys and other parts of the body.

1 Mar 2010

What is Edema?

The term edema refers to the accumulation of fluid in the body. This fluid retention is also referred to as dropsy or hydropsy.

1 Mar 2010

Rheumatology Treatments

A multidisciplinary team approach (i.e. including different healthcare professions such as specialist nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and podiatrists) is often used in the management of patients with diverse rheumatologic disorders. The patient can also be an active member of the team, in order to address and manage all aspects of care.

1 Mar 2010

Rheumatology Diagnosis

Rheumatology is a specialty dedicated to the study of rheumatic diseases and musculoskeletal disorders, which account for approximately 10% of primary care office visits. The diagnostic approach usually includes a complete medical history, physical examination with the use of classification criteria and, if indicated, laboratory tests and imaging studies.

1 Mar 2010

Rheumatology Diseases

Rheumatology is a broad discipline that covers the non-surgical management of disorders involving the musculoskeletal system. A myriad of different pathophysiological processes (such as abnormalities in biochemical pathways, degeneration, trauma, autoimmunity and inflammation) underpin the diseases of this system.

1 Mar 2010

What is a Rheumatologist?

Rheumatology is a branch of medicine concerned with medical musculoskeletal disorders.

1 Mar 2010

What is Rheumatology?

Rheumatology represents a subspecialty in internal medicine and pediatrics, which is devoted to adequate diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases.

1 Mar 2010

Rickets Treatments

Rickets is a disease characterized by bone deformities, predominantly caused by severe vitamin D deficiency.

1 Mar 2010

Rickets Diagnosis

Rickets is a disease of the growing bones.

1 Mar 2010

Rickets Symptoms

Rickets is a disease of growing bones where defective mineralization occurs in both bone and cartilage of epiphyseal growth plate

1 Mar 2010

What is Rickets?

Rickets is defined as a condition associated with bone-deformity due to inadequate mineralization in growing bones, particularly vitamin D.

1 Mar 2010

Rhinitis Treatments

Rhinitis, the inflammation of the nasal cavity lining, can cause a significant impact on the quality of life.

1 Mar 2010

Rhinitis Types

Rhinitis can be broadly defined as inflammation of the nasal mucosa and is generally categorized as allergic or non-allergic rhinitis.

1 Mar 2010

What is Rhinitis?

Rhinitis describes nasal inflammation that results in rhinorrhea, congestion, nasal itch, sneezing, postnasal drainage, and ocular symptoms.

1 Mar 2010

Leukopenia Causes

Leukopenia refers to the decrease in the number of white blood cells (WBC) in blood. This may be caused due to certain medications, chemotherapy for cancer, radiation therapy for cancer, surgery, stem cell transplant, bone marrow transplant, steroids, cancer itself, some genetic conditions as well as autoimmune diseases. This is called immunosuppression as leukopenia leads to a weakened immunity.

28 Feb 2010

Leukopenia (Leukocytopenia, Leucopenia)

Leukopenia (also known as leukocytopenia, or leucopenia) is a decrease in the number of white blood cells (leukocytes) found in the blood, which places individuals at increased risk of infection.

28 Feb 2010

Hyponatremia Causes

The term hyponatremia refers to a condition where the blood sodium level is too low. A healthy sodium level is between 135 and 145 mmol/l and a person is considered to be hyponatremic if the level falls to below 135 mmol/l. The word hyponatremia is made up of two words – “hypo” meaning low and “natrium,” the Latin name for sodium.

28 Feb 2010