Fluid replacement is the replenishment of bodily fluids lost through various means (sweating, bleeding, fluid shift, or other pathological processes). [faq]What is fluid replacement? It's where we replenish the body with fluids....

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (aka Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy, peroneal muscular atrophy) is 1 of the hereditary motor and sensory neuropathies, a gorup of varied inherited disorders of the PNS characterized by progressive loss...

Fatty-acid metabolism disorders are a classification of genetic disorders, that result from an inability of the body to produce or utilize 1 enzyme required to oxidize fatty acids. Pathophysiology The enzyme can...

Antiviral are drugs used to Tx viral infections. Like antibiotics (for bacteria), specific antivirals can Tx specific viruses. Unlike most antibiotics, antivirals don't destroy the target pathogen, but rather inhibits their...

Urinary urgency is a sudden compelling urge to urinate. Cause Irritation/inflammation of the bladder wall (urothelium), including: Interstitial cystitis → urinary frequency + urgency + nocturia + dyspareunia Risk factors It tends to increase with age Exacerbated...

Body temperature (shorthand Temp) is measured by a thermometer. Pathophysiology It depends on a number of factors, including: Location of measurement, typically from highest to lowest, being internal (rectal, vaginal), oral, and then skin....

Functional incontinence is when a Pt recognizes the need to urinate, but for physical or mental reasons are unable to get to the toilet. The loss of urine can very, from...

Challenging behavior is culturally abnormal behaviors of such intensity, frequency or duration that the physical safety of the person or others is placed in serious jeopardy, or behavior which is...

Hemorrhoids are vascular structures in the anal canal which cushion to help with stool control. Hemorrhoidal disease (aka piles) is inflammation (or swelling) causing pathology. [faq]What is a hemorrhoid? I know hemorrhage means...

von Willebrand disease (vWD) is the most common hereditary coagulation abnormality in huamns, although it can also be acquired due to other medical conditions. Pathophysiology It arises due to qualitative or quantitative...