Tuberculosis (Koch’s disease), Causes, Clinical manifestation, Treatment and prevention

Tuberculosis (TB): It is caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis, a facultative intracellular parasite. Tuberculosis is communicable through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that only affects the lungs and can also affect any part of the body such as kidney, spine and brain. … Continue readingTuberculosis (Koch’s disease), Causes, Clinical manifestation, Treatment and prevention

PPH (Postpartum Hemorrhage), Causes, Sign and Symptoms & Management

Loss of blood more than 500 ml within first 24 hours after delivery is called PPH.

Type of PPH :
• Third stage hemorrhage : before explusion placenta
• Primary PPH : After expulsion of placenta without 24 hrs
• Secondary PPH : After 24 to 6 weeks.
• Causes (Four T’s)
• Tone : Antinicity of uterus
• Traumatic injury
• Tissues : Retained tissues
• Thrombin : Blood coagulation disorders

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Menstrual cycle (ovarian cycle), average blood loss in period, How many phase in menstruation, causes, symptoms, ages, Menarche and Menopause?

The menstrual cycle is a series of natural changes in hormone production and the structures of the uterus and ovaries of the female reproductive system that makes pregnancy possible. The menstrual cycle is a natural process. It is a complex cycle controlled by female hormones that cause regular bleeding (periods).  … Continue readingMenstrual cycle (ovarian cycle), average blood loss in period, How many phase in menstruation, causes, symptoms, ages, Menarche and Menopause?

Congestive Heart Failure, Definition of Congestive heart failure, Causes, Sign & Symptoms, Right & Left Ventricular failure, Complication & Management. (by GS India Nursing).

Definition of Congestive Heart Failure:- Heart failure or congestive heart failure is inability of the heart to pump adequate amount of blood to body due to any underlying cause … Continue readingCongestive Heart Failure, Definition of Congestive heart failure, Causes, Sign & Symptoms, Right & Left Ventricular failure, Complication & Management. (by GS India Nursing).

Atelectasis, Definition of Atelectasis, Causes, and Symptoms,and Management. (by GS India Nursing).

Atelectasis occurs from a blocked Airway (Obstructive) or pressure from outside the lung. Risk factors for Atelectasis includes anaesthesia, prolonged bed rest with few change in position shallow breathing and underlying lung disease. … Continue readingAtelectasis, Definition of Atelectasis, Causes, and Symptoms,and Management. (by GS India Nursing).

Marasmus Disease (PEM), Causes, Sign & Symptoms, diagnosis,,prevention & treatments.

Marasmus is one of the most serious forms of the protein-energy-malnutrition (PEM) increased prior to age 1, whereas kwashiorkor occurrence increase after 18 months. Kwashiorkor is also called protein malnutrition (deficiency of protein). … Continue readingMarasmus Disease (PEM), Causes, Sign & Symptoms, diagnosis,,prevention & treatments.

Diabetes, types of diabetes, causes, Sign & Symptoms: What is the Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. there are 3 types of diabetes- Type1, type2, gestational diabetes. … Continue readingDiabetes, types of diabetes, causes, Sign & Symptoms: What is the Diabetes