Backache

May 18, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Backache

Backache Backache is one of the most common complaints seen in general practice and orthopaedic clinics. It accounts for about 20% of referrals to orthopaedic clinics. Most causes are either…

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Swellings

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Abdominal Swellings Abdominal swellings may be divided into generalised and localised swellings. Abdominal swellings are a common surgical problem. They are also frequently the subject of examination questions! Generalised swellings…

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Pain

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Arm Pain This section deals with pain in the upper limb unrelated to joint pains. The majority of causes of arm pain are related to either neurological or vascular lesions….

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Deformities

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Foot Deformities These are not common. The deformity will often be apparent at birth but occasionally does not present until the child starts walking. A deformity of the foot and…

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Incontinence

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Faecal Incontinence Faecal incontinence implies loss of voluntary control of passage of faeces from the anus. Faecal soiling of the clothes occurs, which is socially embarrassing for the patient. Any…

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Pain

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Abdominal Pain Abdominal pain is an extremely common presenting symptom. The pain may be acute (sudden onset) or chronic (lasting for more than a few days or presenting intermittently). It…

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Lumps

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Breast Lumps A lump in the breast is a common clinical presentation. In every case of a breast lump, in both males and females, carcinoma must be excluded. Causes Discrete…

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Pain

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Anorectal Pain Anorectal pain is a common problem. The majority of patients have an obvious cause, e.g. fissure-in-ano, perianal abscess or thrombosed haemorrhoids. Causes Acute • Fissure-in-ano • Perianal haematoma • Thrombosed haemorrhoids…

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Dizziness

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Dizziness Spatial disorientation may be expressed by the patient as dizziness, vertigo or feeling ‘light-headed’. True vertigo is not experienced as a sensation of movement but as tilting or sloping…

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Deafness

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Deafness Deafness is loss of hearing and may be divided into ‘conductive’ and ‘sensorineural’ to facilitate interpretation of clinical examination. Causes Conductive Deafness Congenital • Atresia of the meatus Acquired • Obstruction…

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