Asthma

Apr 3, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Asthma

  Asthma DIAGNOSTIC SUMMARY • Recurrent attacks of dyspnea, cough, and expectoration of tenacious mucoid sputum • Prolonged expiration phase with generalized wheezing and musical rales • Eosinophilia, increased serum IgE, positive food…

read more

Alcoholism

Apr 3, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Alcoholism

  Alcoholism DIAGNOSTIC SUMMARY • Alcohol dependence manifested when alcohol is withdrawn: tremulousness, convulsions, hallucinations, delirium • Alcoholic binges, benders (48 hours or more of drinking associated with failure to meet usual…

read more

Acne Vulgaris and Acne Conglobata

Apr 3, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Acne Vulgaris and Acne Conglobata

  Acne Vulgaris and Acne Conglobata DIAGNOSTIC SUMMARY • Open comedones: dilated follicles with central dark, horny plugs (blackheads) • Closed comedones: small follicular papules with (red papules) or without (whiteheads) inflammatory…

read more

Affective Disorders

Apr 3, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Affective Disorders

  Affective Disorders DIAGNOSTIC SUMMARY Depression (major or unipolar depression)—DSM-IV criteria: • Poor appetite with weight loss or increased appetite with weight gain • Insomnia or hypersomnia • Physical hyperactivity or inactivity • Loss…

read more

Alzheimer’s Disease

Apr 3, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Alzheimer’s Disease

  Alzheimer’s Disease DIAGNOSTIC SUMMARY • Progressive mental deterioration, loss of memory and cognitive functions, inability to carry out activities of daily life • Characteristic symmetrical, usually diffuse, EEG pattern • Diagnosis usually…

read more

Angina Pectoris

Apr 3, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Angina Pectoris

  Angina Pectoris DIAGNOSTIC SUMMARY • Squeezing pain or pressure in the chest appearing immediately after exertion. Other precipitating factors include emotional tension, cold weather, or a large meal. Pain may…

read more
Get Clinical Tree app for offline access