Diseases Archive Page 20 of 24 Armando Hasudungan

Bronchiolitis

Armando Faigl March 18, 2016 No Comments

Overview Bronchiolitis is often a viral cause mainly Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Bronchiolitis is the most common respiratory tract infection of neonates and is usually self-limiting. A major source of confusion…

Non-Febrile Seizures (Epilepsy)

Armando Faigl March 18, 2016 No Comments

This section will mainly focus on Paediatric Epilepsy (NOT FEBRILE SEIZURES) Overview Seizures are a common occurrence in children. 8% will have at least one seizure by 15 years of age. A…

Neonatal Conditions

Armando Faigl March 15, 2016 No Comments

Vitals For more information: Parturition and Routine Care NORMAL EXPECTED PHYSIOLOGICAL VALUES AT DIFFERENT AGES Age (years) Respiratory Rate Heart rate Systolic Blood Pressure <1 30-40 110-160 70-90 1-2 25-35 100-150…

Acute Cholecystitis

Armando Faigl February 22, 2016 No Comments

Overview Most common complication of gallstones disease. Inflammation of the gallbladder wall associated with abdominal pain, RUQ tenderness, fever, and leukocytosis is the hallmark. Gallstone prevalence: 8% of those over 40years.…

Gallstone Disease

Armando Faigl February 22, 2016 No Comments

This section looks at gallstone disease in general. For info on cholecystitis specifically click here. Overview Risk factors Protective factors: Anatomy Bile and types of stones Bile Composition TYPES OF STONES…

Protected: Congenital Heart Defect

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Percarditis

Armando Faigl February 15, 2016 No Comments

Overview Pericarditis is the most common form of pericardial disease and a relatively common cause of chest pain. The etiology of pericarditis may be infectious (eg, viral and bacterial) or noninfectious…

Bipolar Disorder

Armando Faigl February 14, 2016 No Comments

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 distractibility, indiscretions, grandiosity, flight of ideas,…

Generalised Anxiety Disorder

Armando Faigl February 14, 2016 No Comments

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…

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Armando Faigl February 14, 2016 No Comments

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 patient…

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