Genetic disorder is a problem caused by one or more abnormalities in the genome, that is present from birth (congenital). The most common genetic disorders, ecxluding [[chromosomal abnormalities]] (a sub-type), includes: [[22q11.2...

Mammary duct ectasia (aka duct ectasia of the breast, plasma cell mastitis) is where the lactiferous duct becomes blocked or clogged. It is the most common cause of greenish discharge....

Alcoholism (aka alcohol use disorder, alcohol dependence syndrome) is any drinking of alcohol that results in problems. Alcohol is a drink that contains ethanol. ETOH is shorthand for alcohol. Source: Standard drinks Dx 2 or more of the...

Bleeding during pregnancy (aka threatened miscarriage), is bleeding in the first 2 trimesters (weeks 0-28), specifically, 24 weeks (i.e seen during pregnancy prior to viability), and has yet to be assessed further. [faq]What is...

Umbilical cord abnormalities are numerous abnormalities that can affect the umbilical cord, which can cause problems that affect both mother and child. Classification Umbilical cord compression Velamentous cord insertion Single umbilical artery Umbilical cord prolapse Vasa...

CTG (cardiotocography, from "cardio" meaning "heartbeat", "toco" meaning "uterine contractions", and "graphy" meaning "recording") is recording of the fetal heartbeat and uterine contractions during pregnancy, typically only in the 3rd...

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...

Breastfeeding is the feeding of an infant with milk produced by the female breast via lactation. Babies have a primitive sucking reflex that when anything touches the roof of their...

​Surgery are techniques involving manual and instruments. Purposes Investigation Treatment of diseases (or injuries) To improve bodily function For appearance Remove unwanted areas (e.g. perforated ear drum) Pre-operative preparation Nothing by mouth (NBM, aka Nil by mouth, Nil...

Somatic symptom disorder (aka somatoform disorder, somatization disorder, Briquet's syndrome) is a mental disorder, involving recurring, multiple, and current, clinically significant complaints about somatic Sx. Somatic relates to the voluntary nervous system,...