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Reactive arthritis consists of the triad of arthritis, conjunctivitis, and urethritis known as Reiter’s syndrome. ReA commonly affects at aged 20-40 years by 1-4 weeks following a gastrointestinal or genitourinary infection. The manifestations of ReA are usually acute and present with fatigue, fever and malaise. Asymmetrical oligoarthritis is the main symptom, localized in the large joints of the knees, ankles and feet. 1 In 50% of the patients have low back inflammatory pain, worse during the…

EBL Package 2 Notes – Hamza ‘… suspicious lumps on self-examination’ How to self-examine? In order to self-examine, there are various steps in which an individual should take; • Face a mirror to ensure that you can see any external abnormalities • With both hands examine each testicle. It is not normal to feel pain whilst gently rolling the testicle, if this occurs, please contact your GP. • Behind the testicle there is a soft, tube-like structure called the epididymis, If you find a lump in…

the area around the cancer in the prostate gland are known as “seeds”. The seeds are what cause the radiation to occur in the general area. The seeds are placed within a sterilized needle which then the needle is pushed through the skin between the scrotum and the rectum and ends within the prostate gland to begin radioactivity. There are two different types of doses for the therapy. The first dosage is known as a “high dose”. This specific dose will last for many hours at a time. The second…

The term Trisomy describes the presence of an additional chromosome. Trisomy 13 is a chromosomal disorder that affects either all or a portion of the 13th chromosome. Each person is given a set of chromosomes, one from mom and the other from dad. During embryo development, the 13th chromosome takes on an additional set from either parent. This results in a set of three chromosomes. The severity of the abnormality associated with Trisomy 13 depends on the specific location and percentage…

Seborrheic Dermatitis Overview- The seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin disease that mainly affects the scalp, causing itching, flaking, redness and persistent dandruff. In infants seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp is known as cradle cap. The disease can also affect the face, chest, back and other parts of the body where the concentration of sebaceous glands is greater. Seborrheic dermatitis has no effect on the patient's state of health, but it can make him uncomfortable and embarrassing…

males and females have are; the male and female organs both are the common function, ovaries & testis both produce gametes & sex hormones, clitoris & glans of penis are both sexual simulants & contain nervous system axons, and the labia majora & scrotum both cover and protect reproductive structures. There are many ways that male and female anatomical structures are different. One example is that although both male and females produce gametes, only females release a single gamete monthly while…

Lichen Sclerosus (LS) is a relativeley uncommon chronic inflammatory diseasethat often affects the external genitalia and perianal area. In 10% of cases there is also extragenital involvement. LS of the external genitalia has also been associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the penis and vulva. LS is 6-10 times more common in women where it often presents around menopause. In men LS is often seen in older men aged greater than 60 years. 15% of LS cases occur in children, mainly females,…

not have the proper enzymes. 11) Explain the basic differences between the male reproductive system and the female reproductive system of the rat. Identify both internal and external differences. Male rats have testes found in the scrotum and in the scrotum, sperm is generated in the seminiferous tubules. Female rats have ovaries and fallopian tubes that lead to the uterus. Female rats have uterine horns to house many offspring at once. The offspring travel through the uterus past the…

Since the day we are born we are branded with a label, whether it is male or female and are required to act accordingly to that title. With nurture, it is our surrounding that both physically and socially shapes us; it can be parents, teachers or peers. As an infant, one is automatically treated different. Infants are dressed a certain way; boys in blue and girls in pink. By 18 months infants establish gender identity and are able to differentiate between male and female. As a child, one is…

When they start to grow they form a cauliflower shape and become slight bumpy. Genital warts may occur singly but are often found in clusters Genital warts may form on a male’s penis, scrotum, groin, thigh, or inside/outside the anus. For women the genital warts form around the areas of either the inside or outside of the anus and the vagina or the cervix. When you have come in contact with this infection it can cause cervical cancers…