Hypertension

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Hypertension Hypertension is the elevation of blood pressure. An individual is classified as hypertensive when there is a sustained rise in blood pressure to more than 140/90 mmHg on three or…

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Disorders

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Voice Disorders Voice disorders can be caused by a number of conditions. Change in the quality of the voice ranges from mild hoarseness to aphonia. It is extremely important to…

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Lesions

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Penile Lesions Penile lesions are common. They interfere with sexual intercourse. The majority of surgical conditions of the penis relate to problems with the foreskin and glans and the need…

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Pain

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Neck Pain Neck pain is a common problem. The majority of cases are due to poor posture or cervical spondylosis. If there has been a history of trauma, extreme care…

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Obstruction

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Intestinal Obstruction Mechanical obstruction of the bowel may be simple (one-point obstruction) or closed loop (obstruction at two points enclosing a segment of bowel). If the bowel is viable, the…

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Jaundice

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Jaundice Jaundice is yellow discoloration of the tissues, noticed especially in the skin and sclera (Figs 28, 37), due to accumulation of bilirubin. For jaundice to be clinically apparent, the…

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Hepatomegaly

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Hepatomegaly Hepatomegaly is enlargement of the liver. The most common causes in the UK are cirrhosis, cardiac failure and secondary malignancy. Causes Hepatitis/Infection Acute • Alcohol • Viruses • Bacteria • Protozoans • Parasites Chronic…

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Loss

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Weight Loss Unintentional weight loss is often a manifestation of significant underlying disease and should never be ignored. Causes Systemic Disease • Malignancy • Cardiac failure • Chronic respiratory disease • Renal failure • Liver…

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Problems

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Visual Problems As the sense of sight is critical, patients who present with visual disturbance are often very distressed. Below is a list of common conditions that may give rise…

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Palpitations

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Palpitations Palpitation is an awareness of the heartbeat; although benign in the vast majority, palpitations are occasionally a manifestation of a life-threatening disorder. Causes Sinus Tachycardia • Anxiety/emotional stress • Caffeine • Nicotine…

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