Diseases Archive Page 16 of 24 Armando Hasudungan

Schizophrenia

Armando Faigl June 3, 2016 No Comments

Overview Schizophrenia is a complex syndrome often presenting in late teens/early 20s with positive, negative and cognitive symptoms. Positive symptoms include behaviours and thoughts that are not normally present (psychosis).…

Anal Haemorrhoids

Armando Faigl June 2, 2016 No Comments

Overview Haemorrhoid Plexi are normal anatomical structures located within the anal canal. The term “Anal Haemorrhoids” usually refers to a pathology where the Haemorrhoidal Plexi are enlarged. They are mainly…

Anal Abscess

Armando Faigl June 2, 2016 No Comments

Overview Anorectal abscess is an infection of soft tissue around the anus. It causes severe perianal pain and swelling. 30% to 70% of anorectal abscesses are associated with an anorectal…

Personality Disorders

Armando Faigl May 30, 2016 No Comments

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…

Substance Dependence (Addiction), Withdrawal and Overdose

Armando Faigl May 30, 2016 No Comments

Overview of addition medicine. This section is a brief introduction to substance abuse, followed by section that look at specific drugs of addiction. Risk Factors Investigation URINE TOXICOLOGY SCREENING Drug…

Dementia

Armando Faigl May 30, 2016 No Comments

Overview Dementia is a disorder that is characterized by impairment of cognition, typically involving memory and at least one other cognitive deficit, such as aphasia, apraxia, agnosia, or disturbance in…

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Armando Faigl May 28, 2016 No Comments

Overview Sleep apnea syndrome is an extremely common medical disorder associated with important morbidity. Sleep Apnea and can be classified as: This page will mainly focus on Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology…

Ectopic Pregnancy

Armando Faigl May 22, 2016 No Comments

Overview Anatomy and Physiology Aetiology and Risk Factors More than half of patients with ectopic pregnancy have no risk factors. Risk Factors High Previous ectopic Previous tubal surgery Tubal pathology…

Acute Appendicitis

Armando Faigl May 21, 2016 No Comments

Overview Acute appendicitis is an acute inflammation of the vermiform (worm-like) appendix. It is mainly caused by obstruction of the lumen of the appendix by stool, infective agents or lymphoid…

Gestational Diabetes

Armando Faigl May 18, 2016 No Comments

Overview Affects 5-10% of pregnancies. Incidence varies between nutritional and genetic factors. Risk of GDM increases with age. Women born in Southern Asia are at particularly higher risk. 50% change…

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