General Medicine

Hematemesis: Causes, Symptoms, and Clinical Management Question. Enumerate The Causes Of Hematemesis. Answer. Rapid loss of blood from a lesion in the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum above the level of the ampulla of Vater will result in vomiting of blood. Hematemesis: Causes, Symptoms, and Clinical Management Hematemesis Causes 1. Common causes Duodenal ulcer … [Read more...] about Hematemesis: Causes, Symptoms, and Clinical Management

Bronchial Breath Sounds: Types, Causes, and Clinical Significance Question. Write a short note on bronchial breathing. Answer. Bronchial breathing is blowing or hollow, the inspiratory phase equals the expiratory phase, and there is a pause between the two. Bronchial breathing may be low-pitched (Cavernous) medium medium-pitched, or high-pitched (tubular). Low-pitched … [Read more...] about Bronchial Breath Sounds: Types, Causes, and Clinical Significance

Clubbing of Fingers: Causes, Grading, and Clinical Significance Question. Write a short note on clubbing. Answer. Clubbing is an enlargement of the distal segment of fingers and toes due to an increase in soft tissue. Causes of Clubbing 1. Pulmonary disorders Suppuration of lung Bronchiectasis Lung abscess Suppurative pneumonia Tumors of … [Read more...] about Clubbing of Fingers: Causes, Grading, and Clinical Significance

Dysphagia Question. Write a short note on causes and investigations of dysphagia. Answer. Dysphagia is difficulty in swallowing. Dysphagia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Dysphagia Causes 1. Due to the narrowing of the esophagus Intrinsic, i.e. obstruction inside the esophagus Esophageal stricture Esophageal ulceration Congenital atresia of the … [Read more...] about Dysphagia 

Hemoptysis vs Hematemesis: Key Differences Explained Question.  How Will You Differentiate Hemoptysis From Hematemesis? Answer. Question. Outline The Investigation And Management Of Hemoptysis. Answer. Hemoptysis is defined as the expectoration of blood from the respiratory tract, spectrum varies from blood streak of sputum to cough up or large amount of pure … [Read more...] about Hemoptysis vs Hematemesis: Key Differences Explained