Vasovagal syncope
Vasovagal response (aka neurocardiogenic syncope, neurally mediated syncope, vasovagal response, vasovagal attack) is a malaise, mediated by the vagus nerve. When it leads to fainting (aka syncope), it is called...
Mydriasis
Mydriasis (aka blown pupil) is dilation of the pupil, usually defined as when having a non-physiological cause, but can be physiological.
Cause
Physiological, i.e. due to pupillary reflex
Non-pathophysiological causes include:
Disease
Trauma
Use of drugs,...
NSAID
NSAID are used for relieving pain, alleviating fever, and in higher doses, anti-inflammatory. They are non-narcotic, and thus can be used as a non-addictive alternative to narcotics. They are non-steroidal,...
Ascites
Ascites is accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity (i.e. potential space between the 2 walls that separate the abdominal cavity from the abdominal wall, the parietal and visceral peritoneum).
Sx
Mild...
Estrogen deficiency
Estrogen deficiency (aka hypoestrogenism) is lower than normal levels of estrogen (i.e. primary sex hormone in women). In general, lower levels of estrogen may cause differences in teh breasts, genitals,...
Hypothermia
Hypothermia is body core temperature <35°C.
[faq]What is hypothermia?
Low body temperature. Normal temperature is 37°C ± 0.5°C. Low body temperature is strictly below 36.5, but we don't call it hypothermia until it hits below...
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is at least 3+ loose/liquid bowel movements per day. D&V is diarrhea and vomiting.
Diarrhea can be short term or persistent (>2 weeks), and watery or bloody (known as dysentery).
[faq]Plop... plop......
Polyuria
Polyuria (aka diuresis) is excessive production or passage of urine (>2.5L/24 hours in adults). It often occurs in conjunction with polydipsia (increased thirst), and it may be a cause or an effect.
Cause
Physiological...
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A (formerly infectious hepatitis) is infectious liver inflammation caused by the hepatitis A virus.
Sx
Many are asymptomatic or have little Sx, especially in the young
Nausea, vomiting
Diarrhea
Jaundice
Fever
Abdominal pain
Sx typically last 8...
GnRH analog
GnRH analog (aka gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog, LRHR angonist, luteinizing hormone releasing hormone agonist)
Classification
GnRH agonist, including leuprolide
GnRH antagonist