COVID-19, a.k.a. Coronavirus, is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. WHO first learned of this new virus on 31 December 2019, following a report of a cluster of cases of ‘viral pneumonia’ in Wuhan, People’s Republic of China. Signs Departments & Emergency Diagnosis Treatment Prevention FAQ Signs / Symptoms What’s common signs of …
Urine contains many dissolved minerals and salts. Stones can form when these minerals and salts in the urine are at high levels. Kidney stones can be small but can grow in size. These stones reach the bladder through the ureters (the tubes connecting the kidneys and the bladder) and are excreted in the urine, but …
Unstable angina or sometimes referred to as acute coronary syndrome causes unexpected chest pain, and usually occurs while resting. The most common cause is reduced blood flow to the heart muscle because the coronary arteries are narrowed by fatty buildups (atherosclerosis) which can rupture causing injury to the coronary blood vessel resulting in blood clotting …
Angina pectoris is the result of myocardial ischemia caused by an imbalance between myocardial blood supply and oxygen demand. It is a common presenting symptom (typically, chest pain) among patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Approximately 9.8 million Americans are estimated to experience angina annually, with 500,000 new cases of angina occurring every year. It …
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is the abnormal narrowing of vessels carrying oxygen and nutrients (arteries) other than those going to your heart and brain. As the human body contains many vessels fitting this definition, there are multiple subcategories of this condition. The article you are about to read focuses primarily on lower extremity artery disease …
Common cold is a viral infection of your upper respiratory tract. It’s usually harmless, although it might not feel that way. Signs Common causes Departments & Emergency Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Signs / Symptoms What’s common signs of common cold? Scratchy or sore throat Runny or snuffy nose Cough Sneezing Headaches Muscle aches Low-grade fever Common …
Asthma is a chronic disease involving the airways that were inflamed in the lungs. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath. Signs Common causes Departments & Emergency Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Signs / Symptoms What’s common signs of asthma? Wheezing Coughing Shortness of …
The cells in blood that carry oxygen to the tissues in the human body are called red blood cells (RBC). Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow. By the time when red blood cells get older, they break down in the spleen and liver. Anemia is a condition that occurs when red blood …
Allergic conjunctivitis is conjunctival inflammation usually caused by airborne allergens. Signs Common causes Departments & Emergency Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Signs / Symptoms What’s common signs of allergic conjunctivitis? Most important signs and symptoms are mentioned below: Itching Conjunctival hyperemia Excessive tearing Conjunctival Eyelid swelling Common causes What’s common causes of allergic conjunctivitis? Immunoglobulin E (IgE) …
Acute pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed (swollen) over a short period of time. Acute pancreatitis is a leading gastrointestinal cause of hospitalization in the United States. Several conditions are associated with acute pancreatitis. Of these, gallstones and chronic alcohol use disorder account for approximately two-thirds of cases. Signs Common causes Departments …
