Retention

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Urinary Retention Retention of urine may be acute, chronic or acute-on-chronic. Patients with acute retention present as surgical emergencies. Acute retention is the sudden inability to pass urine, with the…

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Bleeding

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Rectal Bleeding Rectal bleeding is a common symptom. The majority of patients with rectal bleeding have a simple condition such as haemorrhoids, but the symptoms should always be taken seriously…

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Disorders

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Joint Disorders Disorders of joints are common problems. They may be acute, as in gout or rheumatic fever, or chronic, as in osteoarthritis. Some acute disorders go on to become…

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Pain and Swellings

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Jaw Pain and Swellings Pain and/or swelling of the jaw results most commonly from dental conditions. In the upper jaw, pain may also result from infection of the paranasal sinuses….

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Ani

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Pruritus Ani Pruritus ani is itching around the anal canal. It is a common symptom and in approximately half of the cases, no cause can be found. Causes Anal Discharge…

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Swellings

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Popliteal Swellings Popliteal swellings are not uncommon. The majority are easily diagnosed on clinical examination alone. Causes Superficial • Sebaceous cyst • Lipoma • Varix of the short saphenous vein Deep • Lipoma • Lymphadenopathy…

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Lesions

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Scalp Lesions Lesions on the scalp are common; the most common are sebaceous cysts, which are often multiple. Causes Traumatic • Haematoma • Cephalhaematoma Cystic • Sebaceous cysts (epidermal cysts) (Fig. 55) Figure…

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Conditions

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Throat Conditions A sore throat is an extremely common symptom, especially in children and young adults. Prolonged sore throat in an elderly patient is a cause for concern, as it…

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Deformities

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Hand Deformities Impairment of hand function can lead to severe disability. Causes Congenital Failure of Formation • Absent digit • Radial club hand Failure of Separation • Syndactyly (fusion of digits) • Camptodactyly Duplication…

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Haemoptysis

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Haemoptysis Haemoptysis is the expectoration of blood or bloodstained sputum. With massive haemoptysis, the main priorities are to secure the airway and initiate emergency resuscitative measures before establishing a diagnosis….

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