Author: Saroj Kumari
Endoscopy Endoscopy is a procedure to find out and evaluate problems in the body’s organs. The tool uses an endoscope, which is equipped with a small camera on the end. The doctor will insert this long, thin tube into the mouth. The doctor will then move the instrument over the affected area of the body to help evaluate the disorder. What kind of endoscopy examination? There are many types of procedures in this examination. The tools and names of the procedures will depend on which part of the body the doctor is examining. The type will also adjust to the…
Endometriosis Definition Endometriosis is a disease of the female reproductive system. Also known as chocolate cysts, this condition causes tissue from the inner lining of the uterus to grow outside the uterine cavity. The tissue also undergoes a process of thickening and shedding, just as when women experience their menstrual cycle. However, the blood becomes stagnant and cannot come out because it is located outside the uterus. As a result, this can irritate the surrounding tissue. Is endometriosis dangerous? This problem can cause blood that should have fallen and come out of the uterus to settle. This can potentially trigger…
Endocarditis Definition Endocarditis is an infection that occurs in the inner lining of the human heart (endocardium). This disease is dangerous and can be fatal. Generally, endocarditis does not affect a healthy heart. Therefore, people with artificial heart valves, congenital heart disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and some other heart disorders are at risk of developing this disease. People who frequently inject illegal drugs also have a greater risk of developing endocarditis. Symptoms of Endocarditis Some common symptoms of endocarditis include: Fever. Unexplained weight loss. Headache. Red spots under the skin on the fingers. Dazed ( mental confusion ). Blood in urine. Night sweats.…
Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary embolism is a condition where the pulmonary artery becomes blocked. The pulmonary artery is a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lungs. The material blocking the pulmonary artery is usually a blood clot that originates from the leg or another part of the body. The size of the blood clot that blocks is usually quite small, so it is not life-threatening. Even though the blood clot is small, it can still block the blood supply to certain organs. Therefore, it is important to treat this condition as soon as possible to avoid serious…
Emphysema Definition Emphysema is a lung disease that usually develops after years of smoking. It is part of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) group. When you have emphysema, the walls of the air sacs (alveoli) in your lungs are damaged. This makes the alveoli unable to function properly, causing obstruction (blockage) and trapping air in the lungs. Too much air trapped in the lungs can cause problems and symptoms. Also, because there are fewer functioning alveoli, less oxygen can get into the bloodstream. Many people often confuse chronic bronchitis with emphysema. Symptoms of Emphysema In some cases, people with emphysema may…