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1- Prepare the injection site using an alcohol pad, but make sure you let the alcohol dry completely. This is probably the most common mistake people make that can cause unnecessary pain. It only takes an extra five seconds and is the easiest way to reduce pain during the injection. 2- Choose the correct […]
Thyroid function tests are often required to be interpreted in clinical practice : In addition it is extremely important to identify hypothyroidism in Pregnancy and in Infancy to prevent mental retardation in the newborn Today let us revise how to interpret thyroid function tests: Step 1 :First choose TSH, Step 2: Free T4 […]
Never ignore bleeding per rectum You might be bleeding from the bottom if you have red streaks on the outside of your stools pink water in the toilet bowl bloody diarrhoea very dark, smelly stools (this can be blood mixed in stools) Symptoms ——– Possible causes 1.Bright red blood and pain at the bottom, itchy […]
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term for two conditions (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) that are characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Prolonged inflammation results in damage to the GI tract. Is it IBD different from IBS ? Yes , the two diseases are quite different .While diarrhea is present in […]
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, long-term condition of the digestive system. It is different from Inflammatory bowel disease IBD Remember 3 R’s in IBS R1: Revise your diagnosis R2: Read about IBS R3: Relax.IBS troubles but doesn’t cause cancer or any life-threatening illness IBS symptoms : It can cause bouts of stomach cramps, […]
IBD has two types . Ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease These differ in their clinical presentation and course Ulcerative colitis may remain limited to rectum or whole of colon and rarely go to small bowel (backwash Ileitis ) While Crohn’s disease can affect whole of Gastrointestinal tract The patient may complain of pus or air […]
