General Medicine

General Medicine Practicals Name : Age : Sex : Address : Occupation : Religion : Socio-economic status : Marital status : Date of admission : History: Chief complaints: Chief complaints History of present illness: 1. Past history Medical Surgical 2. Personal history Marital status: s/m/w no. of children Habit: … [Read more...] about General Medicine Practicals

Mitral Valve Stenosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Explained Question. Describe clinical features, diagnosis, investigations, and management of rheumatic mitral stenosis. Answer. Mitral stenosis is a valvular heart disease. Rheumatic mitral stenosis occurs in elderly people and is most common in females. Clinical Manifestations of Rheumatic Mitral … [Read more...] about Mitral Valve Stenosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Explained

Understanding Rheumatic Fever: Jones Criteria and Aortic Regurgitation Explained Question 1. Enumerate the causes of Jones criteria of acute rheumatic fever. Answer. The causes of Jones criteria are: Previous streptococcal infection Recent scarlet fever Positive throat culture from streptococcal A Increased-antistreptolysin O titer. Question 2. Describe … [Read more...] about Understanding Rheumatic Fever: Jones Criteria and Aortic Regurgitation Explained

Lymphadenopathy And Malignancy Question. Enumerate the causes of cervical lymphadenopathy. Or Enumerate the causes of generalized lymphadenopathy.  Or Enumerate the causes of lymphadenopathy. Answer. 1. Infectious Diseases: 1. Viral infections: Infectious hepatitis Infectious mononucleosis AIDS Rubella Varicella Herpes zoster. 2. Bacterial … [Read more...] about Lymphadenopathy And Malignancy

Rheumatic Fever And Its Management Question. Outline the management of acute rheumatic fever. Or Discuss the management of acute rheumatic fever. Answer. Management of Acute Rheumatic Fever. 1. Treatment of acute attack: Rheumatic Fever Bed rest is important to reduce joint pain and cardiac workload. Duration of bed rest is guided by markers of inflammation, … [Read more...] about Rheumatic Fever And Its Management