Dyspepsia

Apr 19, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Dyspepsia

Definition Dyspepsia is the feeling of discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen or lower chest. Indigestion may be used by the patient to mean dyspepsia, regurgitation symptoms or flatulence….

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Dysphagia

Apr 19, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Dysphagia

Definition Dysphagia literally means difficulty with swallowing, which may be associated with ingestion of solids or liquids or both. Key Points Most causes of dysphagia are oesophageal in origin. In…

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Breast lump

Apr 19, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Breast lump

Definition A breast lump is defined as any palpable mass in the breast. A breast lump is the most common presentation of both benign and malignant breast disease. Enlargement of…

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Nipple discharge

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Definition Any fluid (which may be physiological or pathological) emanating from the nipple. Key Points Milky discharge is rarely pathological. Purulent discharge is usually benign. Bloody discharge is often associated…

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Breast pain

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Definition Mastalgia is any pain felt in the breast. Cyclical mastalgia is pain in the breast that varies in association with the menstrual cycle. Non-cyclical mastalgia is pain in the…

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EYES

Apr 15, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on EYES

Chapter 61 EYES Chapter contents VISION Blurred vision and floaters Strabismus Myopia Hyperopia Decreased night vision Decreased visual acuity Sudden blindness ITCHY EYES DRY EYES HOT AND PAINFUL EYES STREAMING…

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HEAD, HAIR AND FACE

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Chapter 55 HEAD, HAIR AND FACE Chapter contents HEAD Dizziness Fainting Feeling of heaviness of the head Headache Feeling of distension of the head Feeling of muzziness (fuzziness) of the…

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ARMS

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Chapter 65 ARMS Chapter contents PAIN IN THE ELBOW HANDS Cold hands Hot hands Pale hands Red dorsum of the hands Red palms Sweaty palms Pain in the hands Itchy…

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PULSE DIAGNOSIS

Apr 15, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on PULSE DIAGNOSIS

Chapter 49 PULSE DIAGNOSIS Chapter contents INTRODUCTION THE ‘NINE REGIONS’ OF THE PULSE FROM THE ‘YELLOW EMPEROR’S CLASSIC OF INTERNAL MEDICINE’ THE PULSE IN THE ‘CLASSIC OF DIFFICULTIES’ THE THREE…

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