Traumatic and Stress Related Disorders This will mainly focus on PTSD Overview The identification of Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a patient involves understanding the traumatic event and the…

DSM V categorise these as seperate disorders Depressive Disorders Overview Depressive disorders are typically characterised by persistent low mood, loss of interest and enjoyment, neurovegetative disturbance,…

DSM V categorise these as seperate disorders Anxiety Disorders This will mainly focus on Generalised Anxiety Disorder and touches on Panic Disorder. Overview Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) can be defined…

Overview Bipolar disorder, previously termed manic depression, is a psychiatric diagnosis characterised by abnormally elevated or irritable mood episode(s) accompanied by disruptive symptoms of…

Quotes “I’m so good at beginnings, but in the end I always seem to destroy everything, including myself.”― Kiera Van Gelder “I need them to be aware and present with me in the midst of the storm, not just…

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Overview Diabetic Ketoacidosis may be the presenting feature in a patient not previously recognised as having diabetes. In a patient with known diabetes, it may be precipitated by omitting…

Overview Classification – Overview Terminology History Substance Cervical Os Viability Treatment Threatened Vaginal bleeding No Closed Uncertain Transvaginal ultrasound and hCG levels Inevitable Cramping,…

Overview Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition in which pelvic organs abnormally descend or herniate from their normal attachment sites or their normal position in the pelvis to or beyond the vaginal walls. There…

Overview Systemic sclerosis (SSc), also known as scleroderma, is a rare chronic autoimmune connective tissue disease characterized by fibrosis, vasculopathy, and autoimmunity. It primarily affects the skin but…

Overview Crystal arthropathies are a diverse group of disorders characterized by deposition of various minerals in joints and soft tissues leading to inflammation. Four main types of crystal…