Optic Neuritis Treatment Information Optic neuritis also known retrobulbar neuritis. It is the inflammation of the optic nerve which can lead to total or partial loss of vision. Optic neuritis may be the first episode of a patient who will subsequently develop multiple sclerosis. Optic neuritis usually develops as a result of an auto-immune disorder which can be triggered by a viral infection. The patient may notice blurred or...... Similar Editorial : by Juliet Cohen. | Source : Coughing Phlegm
Henoch Schonlein Purpura Treatment Information Rheumatica purpura (HSP or anaphylactoid purpura) is a form of inflammation of the blood vessels, or vasculitis. Inflammation of blood vessels can cause bleeding into your skin. It occurs mainly in children. HSP affects small arterial vessels in the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and often the kidneys. HSP causes skin rash, most prominent on the buttocks and lower extremities behind the...... Similar Editorial : by Juliet Cohen. | Source : Coughing Phlegm
Neurocardiogenic (vasovagal) Syncope Treatment Information Neurocardiogenic syncope is the most common type of syncope (fainting). Neurocardiogenic syncope, also known as Vasovagal syncope. Neurocardiogenic syncope is not a serious danger to life or condition, but in an abnormal stimulus effect. The result is a decrease in blood pressure leading to a decrease in blood flow to the brain. Neurocardiogenic syncope almost always occurs when the patient is...... Source : Coughing Phlegm
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Treatment Information Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a life-threatening, the neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptics. It usually presents with muscle rigidity, fever, autonomic instability and cognitive changes such as delirium, and is recorded on a creatine phosphokinase (CPK). Other drugs, the environment or psychological factors, hereditary conditions, and demographics may...... Similar Editorial : by terence oth. | Source : Coughing Phlegm
Malignant Otitis Externa Treatment Information Malignant otitis externa is a condition involving inflammation and damage to the bone and cartilage of the base of skull. Otitis Externa malignancy is caused by the spread of infection from an infection of the external ear. Malignes (necrotizing) otitis externa is a life-threatening extension of otitis externa mastoid bone and temporal. It is generally caused by P. Aeruginosa or S. Aureus....... Similar Editorial : by Juliet Cohen. | Source : Coughing Phlegm
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Treatment Information Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) is a rare but serious which can cause life-threatening kidney failure, especially for children and older adults. Uremique is the most common cause of acute renal failure in children and adults being increasingly recognized.Most cases of HUS occur after an infection of the digestive system by Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacterium, which is found in foods like meat,...... Similar Editorial : by terence oth. | Source : Coughing Phlegm
Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis Treatment Information Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a condition that causes episodes of extreme muscle weakness typically beginning in childhood or adolescence. Hypokalemic periodic paralysis causes occasional episodes of muscle weakness. It is one of a group of genetic disorders that includes hyperkalemic periodic paralysis and thyrotoxic periodic paralysis. Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HOKPP) is characterized...... Similar Editorial : by Sue and Chuck DeFiore. | Source : Coughing Phlegm
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura Treatment Information Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), also known as self thrombocytopenic purpura. Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is a condition in which bleeding blood does not clot as it should. The platelets (thrombocytes) are colorless blood cells that stop by the loss of blood clumping together at the site of injury to a blood vessel and form plugs holes in the ship. People with idiopathic...... Similar Editorial : by Juliet Cohen. | Source : Coughing Phlegm
Lambert-eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Treatment Information Myasthenique Lambert-Eaton syndrome (SMYS) is a rare disorder of neuromuscular transmission. It is characterized by a relatively narrow band of voluntary muscle groups. Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome ccurs in all races, both sexes and all ages. The disorder affects only the function of your muscles, muscle weakness and improve your experience when you rest. Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome...... Source : Coughing Phlegm
Volvulus Treatment Information Volvulus is the condition in which the intestine becomes abnormally twisted. The bowel may become obstructed, and/or the blood supply may become decreased. A volvulus is a problem that can occur after birth as a result of intestinal malrotation. The intestine becomes twisted, causing an intestinal blockage. This twisting can also cut off the blood flow to the intestine, and the intestine can be...... Similar Editorial : by Juliet Cohen. | Source : Coughing Phlegm
Delirium Tremens Treatment Information Delirium tremens is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal that involves sudden and severe mental or neurological changes.Delirium tremens can occur after a period of heavy alcohol drinking, especially when the person does not eat enough food. It may also be triggered by head injury, infection, or illness in people with a history of heavy use of alcohol. Approximately 10% of males and 3-5% of females...... Similar Editorial : by Juliet Cohen. | Source : Coughing Phlegm
Hemophilias Treatment Information Hemophilias are a group of disorders, which are among the most common and serious inherited bleeding disorders. Hemophilia is actually a collection of several different genetic disorders passed on by heredity. The two most common types are hemophilia A and hemophilia B. Hemophilia generally affects men. In fact, one third of 10000 men is born with hemophilia A. About 17000 Americans are born with...... Similar Editorial : by Juliet Cohen. | Source : Coughing Phlegm
Liver Failure Treatment Information Liver is the main organ in the body. The liver has many jobs, including changing food into energy and cleaning alcohol and toxic substances in the blood. The hepatic failure is the inability of the liver to perform its normal functions and metabolic synthesis. Hepatic impairment results in the degradation of many features that we take for granted. This raises the most hepatic insufficiency slowly,...... Similar Editorial : by Juliet Cohen. | Source : Coughing Phlegm
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome & Treatment Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) is a serious condition. It is often seen in most of the elderly. Hyperglycemia and hyperosmolarity lead to osmotic diuresis and osmotic of a change in liquid intravascular space, which led to renewed intracellular dehydration. HHNS is caused by dehydration and an increase in the concentration of glucose (blood sugar), sodium and other...... Similar Editorial : by Kay Blackiston. | Source : Coughing Phlegm
Meningitis Encephalitis Treatment Information Meningitis and encephalitis are inflammatory diseases of the membranes that surround the brain and caused by bacterial or viral infections.Infections in the brain and spinal cord can cause dangerous inflammation. This inflammation can produce a wide range of symptoms, including fever, headache, or confusion and, in extreme cases, can cause brain damage, stroke, seizures, or even death. Viral...... Similar Editorial : by pilkster. | Source : Coughing Phlegm
