General Medicine

Describe the clinical features and management of pulmonary embolism. Or Write short note on pulmonary embolism. Or Enumerate etiology, clinical features, investigations,complications and management of pulmonary embolism Answer. Pulmonary embolism is the most common and fatal form of venous thromboembolism in which there is occlusion of pulmonary arterial tree by … [Read more...] about Signs And Symptoms Of Pulmonary Embolism

Write short note on obsessive compulsive disorder. Answer. Obsessive­compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry; by repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing the associated anxiety; or by a combination of such obsessions and compulsions. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Etiology … [Read more...] about Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder Definition, Symptoms

Write short note on Pyogenic Meningitis. Or Describe briefl clinical features and management of pyogenic meningitis. Answer. Inflmmation of the meninges is called as meningitis. Pyogenic meningitis occurs due to Streptococcus pneumoniae, staphylococcus aureus, hemophilus inflenzae. Pathology: Infection once it reaches the protective wall of meninges, rapidly spread … [Read more...] about Pyogenic Meningitis Symptoms

Write short note on status epilepticus. Or Write management of status epilepticus. Or Outline the management of status epilepticus. Answer. Status epilepticus is an alternate period of convulsions and unconsciousness without any intervening normal period. It is a medical emergency because if not rapidly controlled it may be fatal. It is most commonly referred to … [Read more...] about Status Epilepticus: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Write short note on Bell’s palsy. Or Write causes and clinical features of Bell’s palsy. Answer. Bell’s palsy Bell’s palsy is an acute apparently isolated, lower motor neuron facial palsy. Bell’s palsy Etiology Cold: It usually occurs after exposure to cold. Trauma: Extraction of teeth or injection of local anesthetic may damage to the nerve and subsequent … [Read more...] about Bell’s Palsy – Symptoms and Causes