Author: Wisdom Bassey

To reduce spinal column movement during the first examination, care, and rescue of a with a suspected spinal injury. Paraplegia and quadriplegia are two neurological symptoms that are presumed to be a result of a spinal cord injury linked to spinal column instability. The cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spines are immobilised in a straight line to provide spinal protection. The patient is completely immobilised on a long spinal board (backboard) for transport, rigorous adherence to log-rolling techniques every time the patient is moved, and the implantation of a cervical collar. The purpose of spinal precautions is to prevent subsequent spinal…

Skin symptoms on the feet brought on by wearing shoes, boots, or sandals are known as shoe contact dermatitis. A kind of allergic contact dermatitis known as shoe contact dermatitis often develops when certain compounds (allergens) in your shoes create an allergic reaction in the skin on your feet. Manufacturing footwear involves the use of a wide variety of materials and chemicals. Allergies may be brought on by chemicals contained in the leather or rubber used to make the footwear, by glues used to keep the shoe together, or by embellishments added to the shoe. An immune system's or delayed…

Rosacea phymatous, also known as rhinophyma, may thicken the skin of the nose, giving the appearance that the nose is bulbous. However, phymatous rosacea can also affect other parts of the body. Male individuals are more often affected by rhinophyma. In patients with rhinophyma, the male-to-female ratio varies from 5:1 to 30:1. This might be brought on by androgens (male hormones) There may or may not be further rosacea types. Sometimes, acne comes before rhinophyma. Rhinophyma is a skin disorder that affects the nose and causes the sebaceous (oil) glands to expand and thicken the skin. The skin looks red…

Shoulder pain from dead arm syndrome is a problem. It results from repetitive motions that stress the joint. As the shoulder ages, it becomes unstable, which causes localised pain and discomfort. As a result, overhead actions like pitching a baseball or serving a tennis ball may be challenging. If you participate in particular sports, you have a higher risk of developing dead arm syndrome. Similarly to this, you can be in danger if you often raise your arm while doing manual labour. Read on if you want to learn more about dead arm syndrome. The causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention…

Anterior lordosis is a spinal disorder. When a vertebra moves forward improperly, it happens. Symptoms like leg discomfort or low back pain may or may not be brought on by this. Adults and children may both have anterior olisthesis. There are several potential reasons, ranging from congenital disorders to aging-related wear and strain. A typical kind of treatment is physical therapy. Anterolisthesis is discussed in this article along with its symptoms, causes, and remedies. Additionally, the prognosis for those with anterolisthesis will be covered. Anterolisthesis, which often affects the lower back, is an irregular alignment of the bones in the…

In the hyperpigmented backdrop, the nevus spilus is a well-circumscribed tan macule or patch with several smaller dark brown macules or papules distributed throughout. About 2-3% of adult Caucasians have one or more of these diseases, which are often acquired during infancy or childhood. Locations on the trunk and extremities are typical.  what is Nevus spilus A nevus spilus does not go away over time, and exposure to UV light may cause it to become more specked. In these lesions, malignant melanoma and/or atypical nevi are very uncommon. The distribution of larger variants may sometimes be segmental or zosteriform. Multiple…

Pain receptors are absent in the liver. Aside from the abdomen, the back and shoulders may also experience referred pain from the liver. Sharp discomfort or breathing difficulties might be brought on by certain disorders. When things hurt, we often get assistance. However, it may be challenging to identify the cause of discomfort and choose whether to consult a doctor when it involves the liver. The majority of the time, liver discomfort is diffuse and not localised. This article will discuss how liver pain may feel, the several conditions that may result in liver pain, and what you should do…

The electrical activity of the heart is monitored by an electrocardiogram or ECG. To capture the electric signals, soft electric pads are applied to the patient's hands and feet. An ECG features various gaps in between, known as electrical intervals, which are identified by alphabets that correspond to various cardiac processes. The QRS interval is one such pause or space. It is the section of an ECG report that is most important. The QRS interval is between 0.06 and 0.10 seconds long. It symbolises ventricular depolarization, which is the term for the sudden rise in heart ventricle pressure. Two upper…

Fluid overload may cause vascular congestion, which can change the permeability of the gastrointestinal tract and cause endotoxins like lipopolysaccharides and bacteria to build up in the body. The increased release of proinflammatory cytokines and the stimulation of monocytes may result from these activities. Successful diuretic treatment led to edema in patients with decompensated congestive heart failure clearing up and a considerable drop in blood endotoxin levels, according to a study of those individuals. The results of these investigations may or may not be applicable to patients with CKD, however, hemodialysis patients are particularly vulnerable to such a pathophysiological mechanism…

When a person eats indigestible wax esters, keriorrhea an oily, orange-coloured bowel movement occurs. When fatty acid and fatty alcohol interact, wax esters are created. Fish from the Gempylidae family have a lot of wax esters in them. These fish, which are also referred to as snake mackerels, include escolar fish and oilfish. The wax esters from these fish may build up in the rectum after consumption, leading to the leakage of orange, oily stool. When indigestible wax esters present in oilfish and escolar are consumed, keriorrhea the formation of oily, orange-coloured stools occurs. The consumption of indigestible wax esters…