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Jun 10, 2024 Posted by admin Cosmetic Surgeries 0 comments

Overview

Liposuction is a type of cosmetic surgery that breaks up and “sucks” fat from the body. Liposuction is not an overall weight-loss method. Liposuction may work for you if you have a lot of body fat in specific places but otherwise have a stable body weight. Also called lipoplasty, liposculpture suction, lipectomy, or lipo.

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People who undergo liposuction usually have a stable body weight but would like to remove undesirable deposits of body fat in specific parts of the body.The procedure does not remove cellulite, dimples, or stretch marks. The aim is esthetic. It suits those who wish to change and enhance the contour of their body.Liposuction permanently removes fat cells, altering the shape of the body. However, if the patient does not lead a healthy lifestyle after the operation, there is a risk that the remaining fat cells will grow bigger.

Liposuction is normally advised only if lifestyle changes have not achieved the desired results. It can treat areas of fat that are resistant to exercise and diet.When an individual gains weight, each fat cell increases in size and volume. Liposuction reduces the number of fat cells in isolated areas.

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The following body areas are commonly targeted for liposuction treatment:

  • abdomen
  • back
  • buttocks
  • chest
  • inner knees
  • hips
  • flanks (love handles)
  • neckline and the area under the chin
  • thighs, both “saddlebags,” or outer thighs, and inner thighs
  • upper arms

PURPOSE

Liposuction is normally done for cosmetic purposes, but it is sometimes used to treat certain conditions.

These include:

  • Lymphedema: A chronic, or long-term, condition in which excess fluid known as lymph collects in tissues, causing edema, or swelling. The edema commonly occurs in the arms or legs. Liposuction is sometimes used to reduce swelling, discomfort, and pain.
  • Gynecomastia: Sometimes fat accumulates under a man’s breasts.
  • Lipodystrophy syndrome: Fat accumulates in one part of the body and is lost in another. Liposuction can improve the patient’s appearance by providing a more natural looking body fat distribution.
  • Extreme weight loss after obesity: A person with morbid obesity who loses at least 40 percent of their BMI may need treatment to remove excess skin and other abnormalities.
  • Lipomas: These are benign, fatty tumors. 

RESULTS

After liposuction, swelling typically goes away within a few weeks. By this time, the treated area should look less bulky. Within several months, expect the treated area to look slimmer.Skin loses some firmness as people age, but liposuction results usually last a long time if you maintain your weight. If you gain weight after liposuction, your fat levels may change. For example, you may gain fat around your abdomen no matter what areas were originally treated.

Liposuction works best for people with good skin tone and elasticity, where the skin molds itself into new contours.People whose skin lacks elasticity may end up with loose-looking skin in areas where the procedure was done.

The person needs to be over 18 years of age and in good health. Those with circulation or blood flow problems, such as coronary artery disease, diabetes, or a weakened immune systems should not undergo liposuction.

People should discuss the pros and cons of liposuction with their doctor before deciding on whether to proceed. Liposuction should only be carried out after careful consideration.After liposuction, swelling typically goes away within a few weeks. By this time, the treated area should look less bulky. Within several months, expect the treated area to look slimmer.Skin loses some firmness as people age, but liposuction results usually last a long time if you maintain your weight. If you gain weight after liposuction, your fat levels may change. For example, you may gain fat around your abdomen no matter what areas were originally treated.

RISKS

The risk of complications is usually associated with how large the procedure is, as well as the surgeon’s skills and specific training.

The following risks, unpleasant side effects, or complications are possible:

  • Severe bruising: This can last for several weeks.
  • Inflammation: The swelling may take up to 6 months to settle, and fluid may continue to ooze from the incisions.
  • Thrombophlebitis: A blood clot forms in a vein, causing inflammation and further complications.
  • Contour irregularities: If there is poor skin elasticity, if the wound heals in an unusual way, or if fat removal has been uneven, the skin may appear withered, wavy, or bumpy.
  • Numbness: The affected area may feel numb for a while, but this is usually temporary.
  • Infections: Rarely, a skin infection may occur after liposuction surgery. Sometimes this needs to be treated surgically, with the risk of scarring.
  • Kidney or heart problems: As fluids are being injected and or suctioned, the change in the body’s fluid levels may cause kidney or heart problems.
  • Pulmonary embolism: Fat gets into the blood vessels and travels to the lungs, blocking the circulation in the lungs. This can be life-threatening.
  • Pulmonary edema: Sometimes, when fluid is injected into the body, it accumulates in the lungs.
  • Allergic reaction: The patient may be allergic to medications or materials used during surgery.
  • Skin burns: The cannula movement may cause friction burns to the skin or nerves.

Those who are most satisfied with the results tend to be the people who consider carefully the pros and cons beforehand, who are informed about what to expect, who choose a qualified and experienced surgeon, and who discuss the details carefully with their surgeon.

 

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Cryotherapy

Jun 7, 2024 Posted by admin Therapies 0 comments

Overview:

Cryotherapy is also called cryosurgery or cryoablation is a minimally invasive therapy. This type of treatment removes damaged or diseased tissue that comes from a variety of medical conditions. This treatment uses intense cold to freeze and destroy cancer cells and abnormal tissue. For this, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is applied. Cryotherapy is a type of local treatment. That is, it is used to treat a specific place on the body. Cryotherapy is used to treat skin tumors, as well as some tumors inside the body.

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Cryotherapy is usually done without open surgery. Most people recover quickly from the procedure and with little pain. Your provider might recommend cryotherapy for:

How is cryotherapy used to treat cancer?

With cryotherapy, the tissue is frozen to destroy the treated cells.

For skin tumors, the doctor applies liquid nitrogen to the abnormal area with a swab or spray.

For tumors inside the body, an instrument called a cryoprobe is used to freeze the tumor tissue. The cryoprobe is inserted into the body during surgery or through a small incision in the skin. Using the cryoprobe, the doctor directly applies liquid nitrogen or argon gas to the tumor.

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During this procedure, the doctor is guided by ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to place the cryoprobe in the correct site and limit damage to healthy tissue surrounding the tumor. In some cases, more than one cryoprobe is used to freeze different parts of the tumor.

As the frozen tissue melts, the cells are destroyed. Tumors that freeze inside the body are reabsorbed. Tumors that freeze into the skin form a scale that falls off as the skin heals.

It is possible to combine cryotherapy with other cancer treatments such as hormone therapy , chemotherapy , immunotherapy , radiotherapy or conventional surgery. For example, after a primary bone tumor is removed, the remaining tissue may be treated with cryotherapy to decrease the risk of the tumor coming back.

Risks & Benefits

The risks of cryotherapy are small, but complications can occur. These complications may include:

  • Bleeding, cramping or pain after cryotherapy around the cervix.
  • Bone fractures.
  • Nerve damage resulting in loss of feeling.
  • Swelling, scarring and skin infection.

Cryotherapy has many benefits.

  • For tumors inside the body, usually only a small cut or puncture is needed to insert the cryoprobe through the skin. This avoids some problems that surgery has, such as pain and bleeding.
  • Cryotherapy is often done under local anesthesia and does not require hospitalization.
  • Because cryotherapy is a local treatment and doctors focus on treating an exact area, damage to nearby healthy tissue is limited.
  • It is possible to repeat cryotherapy without problems and use it with other cancer treatments.
  • Cryotherapy is used when surgery is not possible due to the type of tumor, age, or other health problems the person has.
  • Cryotherapy may be an option when the cancer does not respond to standard treatment .

Recovery & Outcome

Healthcare providers successfully treat many problems with cryotherapy. Most skin conditions treated with cryotherapy do not require any special care after treatment.

Some people who have internal cryotherapy need to limit their activity for a few days after the procedure. Your provider will let you know when you can return to your regular routine. You may need more than one cryotherapy treatment to remove all the abnormal tissue.

Consult your Physician :

Contact your healthcare provider if you have signs of an infection after cryotherapy. These signs may include:

  • Redness.
  • Pus.
  • Unexplained fever.

You should also see your provider if you still notice a skin issue after you heal from cryotherapy.

Craniosynostosis

Jun 3, 2024 Posted by admin Plastic surgery 0 comments

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Craniosynostosis

is a condition in which the fibrous joints between the skull bones fuse too early. These joints are known as sutures. If this occurs (usually before or at birth) it can cause an abnormal head shape, or in some cases restrict growth of the brain, which increases the pressure inside the skull.

Usually, during infancy the sutures remain flexible, allowing a baby’s skull to expand as the brain grows. In the front of the skull, the sutures meet in the large soft spot (fontanel) on top of the head. The anterior fontanel is the soft spot felt just behind a baby’s forehead. The next largest fontanel is at the back (posterior). Each side of the skull has a tiny fontanel.

Craniosynostosis usually involves premature fusion of a single cranial suture, but it can involve more than one of the sutures in a baby’s skull (multiple suture craniosynostosis). In rare cases, craniosynostosis is caused by certain genetic syndromes (syndromic craniosynostosis).

Treating craniosynostosis involves surgery to correct the shape of the head and allow for brain growth. Early diagnosis and treatment allow your baby’s brain adequate space to grow and develop.

Although neurological damage can occur in severe cases, most children develop as expected in their ability to think and reason (cognitive development) and have good cosmetic results after surgery. Early diagnosis and treatment are key.

Symptoms

The signs of craniosynostosis are usually noticeable at birth, but they become more apparent during the first few months of your baby’s life. Signs and severity depend on how many sutures are fused and when in brain development the fusion occurs. Signs and symptoms can include:

  • A misshapen skull, with the shape depending on which of the sutures are affected
  • Development of a raised, hard ridge along affected sutures, with a change in the shape of the head that’s not typical

Types of craniosynostosis

There are several types of craniosynostosis. Most involve the fusion of a single cranial suture. Some complex forms of craniosynostosis involve the fusion of multiple sutures. Multiple suture craniosynostosis is usually linked to genetic syndromes and is called syndromic craniosynostosis.

The term given to each type of craniosynostosis depends on what sutures are affected. Types of craniosynostosis include:

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  • Sagittal (scaphocephaly).Premature fusion of the sagittal suture that runs from the front to the back at the top of the skull forces the head to grow long and narrow. This head shape is called scaphocephaly. Sagittal craniosynostosis is the most common type of craniosynostosis.
  • Premature fusion of one of the coronal sutures (unicoronal) that run from each ear to the top of the skull may cause the forehead to flatten on the affected side and bulge on the unaffected side. It also leads to turning of the nose and a raised eye socket on the affected side. When both coronal sutures fuse prematurely (bicoronal), the head has a short and wide appearance, often with the forehead tilted forward.
  • The metopic suture runs from the top of the bridge of the nose up through the midline of the forehead to the anterior fontanel and the sagittal suture. Premature fusion gives the forehead a triangular appearance and widens the back part of the head. This head shape is also called trigonocephaly.
  • Lambdoid synostosis is a rare type of craniosynostosis that involves the lambdoid suture, which runs along the back of the head. It may cause one side of a baby’s head to appear flat, one ear to be higher than the other ear and tilting of the top of the head to one side.

Causes

Often the cause of craniosynostosis is not known, but sometimes it’s related to genetic disorders.

  • Nonsyndromic craniosynostosisis the most common type of craniosynostosis. Its cause is unknown, although it’s thought to be a combination of genes and environmental factors.
  • Syndromic craniosynostosisis caused by certain genetic syndromes, such as Apert syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome or Crouzon syndrome, which can affect a baby’s skull development. These syndromes usually also include other physical features and health problems.

 Treatment/Surgery:

Surgery for craniosynostosis is designed to correct the abnormal head shape and allow the growing brain room to expand normally.

The surgery for craniosynostosis is typically performed in the first two years of life. There are multiple types of surgery used to treat craniosynostosis, including strip craniectomy, spring-assisted craniectomy and cranial vault remodeling, amongst others. Not all patients are a candidate for all types of surgery. The surgery is performed by a team of a plastic surgeon and a neurosurgeon, working together.

What craniosynostosis surgery can treat

  • Abnormal skull shapes that result from early suture fusion
  • Raised intracranial pressure (ICP), or pressure on the brain caused by restriction of skull growth
  • Certain problems with eye position related to suture fusion

What results should I expect after craniosynostosis surgery?

The immediate results of craniosynostosis surgery will depend on the type of surgery performed. With open craniosynostosis procedures, the fused sutures are released, and the skull bones are repositioned to create a more typical head shape. The results of open procedures will be immediately apparent with a significant change in your child’s head shape from before to after surgery.

Complications

If untreated, craniosynostosis may cause, for example:

  • Permanently misshapen head and face
  • Poor self-esteem and social isolation

The risk of increased pressure inside the skull (intracranial pressure) from simple craniosynostosis is small if the suture and head shape are fixed surgically. But babies with an underlying syndrome may develop increased intracranial pressure if their skulls don’t expand enough to make room for their growing brains.

If untreated, increased intracranial pressure can cause:

  • Developmental delays
  • Cognitive impairment
  • Blindness
  • Seizures
  • Headaches

Plantar fasciitis

Jun 2, 2024 Posted by admin Orthopaedic 0 comments

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects the heel bone to the toes, known as the plantar fascia.

Plantar fasciitis commonly causes stabbing pain that often occurs with your first steps in the morning. As you get up and move, the pain normally decreases, but it might return after long periods of standing or when you stand up after sitting.

The cause of plantar fasciitis is poorly understood. It is more common in runners and in people who are overweight.

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Causes

The plantar fascia is a band of tissue, called fascia,that connects your heel bone to the base of your toes. It supports the arch of the foot and absorbs shock when walking.

Tension and stress on the fascia can cause small tears. Repeated stretching and tearing of the facia can irritate or inflame it, although the cause remains unclear in many cases of plantar fasciitis.

Symptoms

Plantar fasciitis typically causes a stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel. The pain is usually the worst with the first few steps after awakening, although it also can be triggered by long periods of standing or when you get up from sitting.

Diagnosis

Plantar fasciitis is diagnosed based on your medical history and physical exam. During the exam, your health care professional will check for areas of tenderness in your foot. The location of your pain can help determine its cause.

Imaging tests

Usually no tests are needed. Your health care professional might suggest an X-ray or MRI to make sure another problem, such as a stress fracture, is not causing your pain.

Sometimes an X-ray shows a piece of bone sticking out from the heel bone. This is called a bone spur. In the past, these bone spurs were often blamed for heel pain and removed surgically. But many people who have bone spurs on their heels have no heel pain.

Risk factors

Even though plantar fasciitis can develop without an obvious cause, some factors can increase your risk of developing this condition. They include:

  • Plantar fasciitis is most common in people between the ages of 40 and 60.
  • Certain types of exercise.Activities that place a lot of stress on your heel and attached tissue — such as long-distance running, ballet dancing and aerobic dance — can contribute to the onset of plantar fasciitis.
  • Foot mechanics.Flat feet, a high arch or even an atypical pattern of walking can affect the way weight is distributed when you’re standing and can put added stress on the plantar fascia.
  • Excess pounds put extra stress on your plantar fascia.
  • Occupations that keep you on your feet.Factory workers, teachers and others who spend most of their work hours walking or standing on hard surfaces can be at increased risk of plantar fasciitis.

Treatment

Most people who have plantar fasciitis recover in several months with conservative treatment, such as icing the painful area, stretching, and modifying or staying away from activities that cause pain.

Medicines

Pain relievers you can buy without a prescription such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) can ease the pain and inflammation of plantar fasciitis.

Therapies

Physical therapy or using special devices might relieve symptoms. Treatment may include:

  • Physical therapy.A physical therapist can show you exercises to stretch the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon and to strengthen lower leg muscles. A therapist also might teach you to apply athletic taping to support the bottom of your foot.
  • Night splints.Your care team might recommend that you wear a splint that holds the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon in a lengthened position overnight to promote stretching while you sleep.
  • Your health care professional might prescribe off-the-shelf or custom-fitted arch supports, called orthotics, to distribute the pressure on your feet more evenly.
  • Walking boot, canes or crutches.Your health care professional might suggest one of these for a brief period either to keep you from moving your foot or to keep you from placing your full weight on your foot.

Surgical or other procedures

If more-conservative measures aren’t working after several months, your health care professional might recommend:

  • Injecting steroid medicine into the tender area can provide temporary pain relief. Multiple shots aren’t recommended because they can weaken your plantar fascia and possibly cause it to rupture. Platelet-rich plasma obtained from your own blood can be injected into the tender area to promote tissue healing. Ultrasound imaging during injections can assist in precise needle placement.
  • Extracorporeal shock wave therapy.Sound waves are directed at the area of heel pain to stimulate healing. This is for chronic plantar fasciitis that hasn’t responded to more-conservative treatments. Some studies show promising results, though this therapy hasn’t been shown to be consistently effective.
  • Ultrasonic tissue repair.This minimally invasive technology uses ultrasound imaging to guide a needlelike probe into the damaged plantar fascia tissue. The probe tip then vibrates rapidly to break up the damaged tissue, which is suctioned out.
  • Few people need surgery to detach the plantar fascia from the heel bone. It is generally an option only when the pain is serious and other treatments have failed. It can be done as an open procedure or through a small incision with local anesthesia

Complications

Ignoring plantar fasciitis can result in chronic heel pain that hinders your regular activities. You’re likely to change your walk to try to avoid plantar fasciitis pain, which might lead to foot, knee, hip or back problems.

 

 

GTS organised International Accredited CME for HCG Hospital Bangalore at NOVATEL Muscat In Association with Muscat Family Physicians’ Group

May 25, 2024 Posted by admin Activity 0 comments

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GTS has organised International Accredited CME for HCG hospital bangalore @ NOVOTEL Muscat Oman.
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Speaker: Dr. Nitin Teja
Consultant, Orthopedic Oncology
Topic: Recent advances in Orthopedic Oncology -The need of a “Right treatment” “The First Time”

Lecture 2 –

Speaker : Dr. Natraj KS
Sr. Consultant Hemato-oncology & Stem-cell Trasplant

Agenda : Recent advances in Hematology, specia reference to cell and gene therapy (Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Therapy (CAR-T))

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GTS has organised International Accredited CME with MGM hospital Chennai, India in association with Oman Cancer Association conducted a CME program at Hotel Grand Hyatt, Muscat

May 22, 2024 Posted by admin Uncategorized 0 comments

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GTS has organised international accredited CME with MGM Hospital Chennai, India in association with Oman Cancer Association conducted a CME program at Hotel Grand Hyatt, Muscat.

AGENDA:

HSCT in hematological maligancies with a special focus on haploidentical transplants, and a brief talk on HIPEC.

The CME was graced by Dr. Deenadayalan M, who is a well renowned Senior Consultant and Clinical Lead of Paediatric Haematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation”. Dr. Deenadayalan discussed the present scenario and recent advances in oncology.

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The second keynote speaker – Dr. Salah Al Jabri. M.D(Consultant Hepatopancreatobiliary and liver transplant surgery& Head of liver transplant committee)

Royal Hospital delivered a talk about “Hepatocellular carcinoma-where are we standing”

Thanks giving and closure:

Team OCA and GTS extended their gratitude to MGM hospital for facilitating this academic initiative and OCA chairman Dr. Waheed al kharussi honoured both doctors for this wonderful educative session.

MGM hospital’s commitment to continuing such programs in our country is laudable. MGM Hospital has set benchmarks for patient care in India.

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HYSTERECTOMY

Dec 10, 2021 Posted by admin Uncategorized 0 comments

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DEFINITION

It is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus. It may also involve removal of the cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes and other surrounding structures. Usually performed by a  gynecologists’ , a hysterectomy  may be total or partial.

TYPES OF HYSTERECTOMY

  1. Total hysterectomy- Surgeon removes your uterus and tour cervix but not your ovaries
  2. Hysterectomy with oophorectomy – The surgeon removes your uterus one or both the ovaries and sometimes your fallopian tubes
  3. Radical hysterectomy – Surgeon removes your uterus , cervix , the top portion of your vagina , most of the tissue that surrounds the cervix and sometimes the pelvic lymph nodes
  4. Supra cervical hysterectomy – Surgeon removes the body of you uterus, but leaves your cervix intact

TECHNIQUE

  1. Abdominal Hysterectomy:

Surgeon removes your uterus through a 6-8 inch long incision in the abdomen. The  doctor might recommend this technique for

  • Removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes
  • An enlarged uterus
  • Large fibroid
  • Endometriosis , cancer

2.Vaginal Hysterectomy:

Surgeon removes your uterus through vagina . This technique is most often used to treat uterine prolapse or when vaginal repairs are necessary for related conditions. It involves the least surgery pain as external scar is not present

     3.Minimally Invasive Robotic Hysterectomy:

Surgeon removes your uterus through small incision on the lower abdomen . He or she inserts a laparoscope – a thin , flexible tube containing a video camera through a cut in your belly bottom . Uterus is removed in sections through the laparoscope tube or through the vagina

     4. Minimally invasive Robotic Hysterectomy:

Surgeon uses a combination of high definition 3D magnification , robotic technology and miniature instruments to view manipulate and remove your uterus. 4-5 small incisions in your abdomen is made to allow small robotic arms and surgical tools to reach your uterus

 

SIDE EFFECTS

  • Hot flushes
  • Night sweats
  • Vaginal dryness
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Mood swings and irritability
  • Weight gain
  • Hair loss
  • Dry skin
  • Incontinence
  • Loss of bone density
  • Rapid heart beat

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GALL BLADDER STONES

Dec 9, 2021 Posted by admin Uncategorized 0 comments

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GALL BLADDER

It is a small pouch that sits just under the liver. It stores bile produced by the liver

GALL BLADDER STONES

Gall stones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in your gall bladder. It range in size from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball

SYMPTOMS

  • Abdominal pain so intense that you cant sit still or find a comfortable position
  • Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes
  • High fever with chills

CAUSES

  • If there is too much cholesterol in your bile
  • If bilirubin content is high in bile
  • If gall bladder doesn’t empty  correctly

TYPES OF GALL STONES

  • Common type- Cholesterol gall stones
  • Pigment gall stones –  dark brown or black stones form when your bile contains too much bilirubin

RISK FACTORS

  • Females
  • Age 40 or older
  • Over weight or obese
  • Pregnant
  • Sedentary
  • High fat diet
  • Family history
  • Diabetes
  • Sickle cell anemia or leukemia

COMPLICATIONS

  • Inflammation of the gall bladder
  • Blockage of common bile duct
  • Gall bladder cancer

DIAGNOSIS

  • Abdominal ultrasound
  • CT
  • Blood test

TREATMENT

Most people with gall stones that doesn’t  cause symptoms will never need treatment . Treatment is decided depending upon the symptoms and diagnostic testing

Treatment options include:

  • Medications to dissolve gall stones
  • Surgery to remove the gall bladder -Cholecystectomy – It is recommended if gall stones frequently reoccur.  Once your gall bladder is removed bile flows directly from liver into small intestine , rather than being stored in your gall bladder

 

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ALZHEIMERS DISEASE

Dec 4, 2021 Posted by admin Uncategorized 0 comments

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INTRODUCTION

Its a progressive neurological disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die . The early signs of the disease include forgetting recent events or conversations .As the disease progresses , a person with this disease will develop severe memory impairment and loss the ability to carryout every day task

CAUSE

It is thought to be caused by the abnormal build up of proteins in and around brain cells. Proteins such as amyloid , deposits of which form plaques around brain cells

SIGNS

  • Memory loss
  • poor judgement leading to bad decision
  • loss of spontaneity and sense of initiative
  • Taking longer to complete normal daily tasks
  • Repeating questions
  • Trouble handling money and paying bills
  • Wandering and getting lost
  • Losing things or misplacing them in odd places

STAGES

  • Pre clinic alzheimers disease
  • Mild cognitive impairment
  • Mild dementia
  • Moderate dementia
  • Severe dementia

DIAGNOSIS

  • Cognitive and memory tests to assess the persons ability to think and remember
  • Neurological function tests to test their balance , senses and reflexes
  • Blood and urine tests
  • A CT scan or MRI scan of the brain
  • Genetic testing

TREATMENTS

There is no known cure for Alzheimers disease. Treatments can however relieve its symptoms and improve quality of life for the person and their family and care givers

  • Effective management of any condition occurring alongside  alzheimers
  • activities and day care programs
  • involvement of support groups and services

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APPENDICITIS

Aug 17, 2021 Posted by admin Uncategorized 0 comments

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INTRODUCTION

It is an inflammation of the appendix, a finger shaped  pouch that projects from your colon on the lower right side of your abdomen . It causes pain in your lower right abdomen . However in most people , pain begins around the navel  and then moves. As inflammation worsens pain typically increases and eventually becomes worse

SYMPTOMS

Signs and symptoms of appendicitis may include :

  • Sudden pain that begins on the right side of the lower abdomen
  • Sudden pain that begins around your navel and often shifts to your lower right abdomen
  • Pain that worsens if you cough , walk or make other jarring movements
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Low grade fever that worsen as the illness progresses
  • Constipation or diarrhea
  • Abdominal bloating
  • Flatulence

Acute appendicitis:

Acute appendicitis is a severe and sudden case of appendicitis. The symptoms tend to develop quickly over the course of one to two days. It requites immediate medical treatment , if left untreated , it may cause your appendix to rupture .This can be a serious and even fatal complication . Acute  appendicitis is more common than chronic appendicitis.

Chronic appendicitis:

Chronic appendicitis is less common than acute. In chronic cases appendicitis , the symptoms may be relatively mild. They may disappear before reappearing again over a period of weeks , months or even years. This type of appendicitis can be challenging to diagnose. Sometimes its not diagnosed until it develops into acute appendicitis

CAUSES 

Many things can potentially block your appendix, including

  • a buildup of hardened stool
  • enlarged lymphoid follicles
  • Intestinal worms
  • traumatic injury
  • tumors

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Depending on the condition doctor may recommend

  • surgery to remove your appendix
  • needle draining or surgery to drain an abscess
  • antibiotics
  • pain relievers
  • IV fluids
  • liquid diet

SURGERY

The type of surgery used generally is called appendectomy. During this procedure they will remove your appendix . If your appendix has burst , they will  also  clean out your abdominal cavity

RISK FACTORS

Risk factors include

  • Age: most often affects people between the ages of 15-30
  • Sex : common in males than females
  • Family history: People who have family history of appendicitis are at high risk

COMPLICATIONS

  • A ruptured appendix
  • A pocket of pus that forms in the abdomen

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Prepared by: Dr Sajna Hamza

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