Throne of Blood

Rhabdomyolysis Pathophysiology, Risk Factor, Manifestations, and treatment Rhabdomyolysis is potentially life-threatening disease that rapidly breaks down the muscle fibers that causes the release of intracellular contents into the extracellular space and bloodstream. Physical interruptions in the sarcolemma membrane, called delta lesions, suggest that the sarcolemma membrane is the route through which muscle constituents are released (McCance & Huether, 2014). Rhabdomyolysis is an increase in…

Patient with chronic pain needs followup after medicine changes from his last visit and to decide whether or not injection therapy at this point is still required. The patient is a 62-year-old male being followed by myself. He has over a four-year history of lower back pain with progressive radiation down the posterior aspect of the thighs and into the calves as well as the soles of the feet. He states that the pain was sharp and lancinating with an ice pick type of a nature followed by a…

people every year.1 Coronary heart disease results from the damage of the coronary arteries, which supply the heart with nutrients and oxygen. Coronary heart disease causes plaque formation in the coronary arteries narrowing the arteries and decreasing blood flow to the heart. Eventually, heart attack results from the complete blockage of the arteries. Basic knowledge about CHD’s causes, risk factors, and treatment can help people change their lifestyle accordingly to avoid the disease or…

Saline solution contains lidocaine to numb the area and a combination of epinephrine which constricts blood vessels to lessen bleeding. Using a solution like this plumps up the fat tissues and makes it easier to suction fat out of the body in solution with minimal bruising and bloodloss. Thus, there is no requirement for pain relief or general anaesthesia…

laparotomy Overview: A laparotomy is a large incision made in the abdomen. Exploratory laparotomy is used to view and examine structures inside the abdominal cavity. Those include section • Appendix • bladder • gallbladder • Intestine • kidney and ureter • Liver • pancreas • Spleen • Stomach • uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries (in women) Surgery that opens the abdomen is called laparotomy. causes: on the basis of causes section varies: Large and small intestine: a bowel perforation, bowel…

Mahmoud IbrahimM.C., a 23-year-old woman, has developed a skin rash as well as nausea and vomiting, aftertaking an antimicrobial drug for a short time. The skin rash is red and quite itchy and isspreading over her entire body. The physician stops the medication because of this allergicreaction. The patient has a history of skin rashes, both eczema and contact dermatitis, sinceinfancy. She has had hay fever during the summer and fall for the past few years.1. Why would the physician consider this…

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is abnormal bleeding from the uterus. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding includes: A period that comes earlier or later than usual. A period that is lighter, heavier, or has blood clots. Bleeding between periods. Skipping one period or more. Bleeding after sexual intercourse. Bleeding after menopause. HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS Watch your condition for any changes. Take these steps to help with your condition:…

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…

Rhinitis or inflammation of the nose mucous membrane is something that often occurs in cats. If it lasts for a long time, it can easily get into a chronic form. The cause of chronic rhinitis can be a viral or bacterial infection, rarely fungi. Allergies can often cause chronic rhinitis because cats are prone to allergies. In some cases, abnormal tissue growth inside the nose can lead to chronic rhinitis. Cats with this problem have a frequent leak from the nose, which make breathing difficult…

The Zika virus’ first well-documented report of human infection was in 1964 when Simpson described his own occupationally acquired Zika virus illness when he was 28 years old. The illness began with mild headaches and the next day rash covered his face, neck, trunk, and upper arms and this spread to his palms and soles. Malaise, transient fever and back pain developed. By the second day, evening, of illness he was afebrile, rashes were fading, and he felt better. On the third day he felt well…