Author: Saroj Kumari
Bacteremia is a medical condition caused by the accumulation of bacteria in the bloodstream. Normally, blood vessels contain blood cells and immune cells that function to destroy foreign substances that enter the body. In bacteremia, the bacterial infection has spread to the bloodstream and causes a number of symptoms. Symptoms of Bacteremia In some cases of bacteremia, the condition is asymptomatic. This is because the immune system is able to clear the bacteria without the body realizing it. However, when bacteremia causes an infection, the symptoms that arise can include: Sudden fever; Changes in consciousness, fainting, or confusion; Decrease in blood…
Bacteriology Bacteriology is the science or study of bacteria and their effects on disease and medicine, as well as other fields such as agriculture, industry, and economics related to food and wine spoilage. Some of the things studied in bacteriology are the origin, epidemiology, clinical or pathological review, and bacterial identification techniques from all aspects, both clinically, laboratory standards, and culture techniques. In the health sector, bacteriology is usually used to detect the presence of bacteria in the human body or objects, such as water and food. Early progress achieved by bacteriology was to successfully identify the characteristics of bacteria…
What is Balanitis? Balanitis is an inflammatory process that occurs at the tip of the penis ( glans penis) which is caused by infection or other causes. This condition is a common disease encountered in everyday clinical practice and can occur in men of all ages. This disease can also occur in women, which is characterized by inflammation of the clitoris, but this condition is rare. This condition consists of three types, namely Zoon’s Balanitis (the type that is generally found due to inflammation/infection), Circinate Balanitis (the type that appears due to reactive arthritis), and Pseudoepitheliomatous Keratotic and Micaceous Balanitis (the type characterized by crusty skin and the appearance of…
Barotrauma Barotrauma is a medical term to describe the uncomfortable sensation in the ear like being in an airplane. In this condition, the ear feels like it is clogged with cotton. Barotrauma Symptoms Symptoms of the disease can occur in one or both ears at once. The signs include: Discomfort or pain in the ear. A feeling of fullness or blockage in the ears. Muffled hearing or hearing loss. Ringing in the ears or tinnitus. A sensation of spinning or vertigo. Bleeding from inside the ear. Causes of Barotrauma Barotrauma is a type of ear injury that occurs when something…
What are gallstones? People who experience symptoms of gallstone disease usually require immediate treatment. One treatment for gallstones is surgery to remove the gallbladder. However, if gallstones do not cause signs or symptoms, gallstone treatment is usually not needed. Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the abdomen, just below the liver. The gallbladder holds a digestive fluid called bile that is released into the small intestine. Gallstones range in size from as small as a grain of sand to as large…