Choluria
Choluria is the presence of bile in urine.
Sx
Dark or brown urine, often referred to as the color of Coca-Cola
Pathophysiology
Usually manifested when serum bilirubin >1.5mg/dL
Presence of chlouria is useful Sx to...
Cyst
Cyst is a nodule (non fluid-filled, 5-10mm) that has expressible material, such as liquid, semi-sold or solid material, inside.
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Classification
Benign (dysfunction) tumors, due to plugged ducts or other natural body outlets...
Leukonychia
Leukonychia is white discoloration of the nail.
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Source: http://www.dermis.net/bilder/CD033/550px/img0063.jpg
Causes
Harmless, most commonly caused by minor injuries whilst the nail is growing
Caused by hypoalbuminemia (low albumin), of chronic liver disease. In this instance, there...
Oslers node
Osler's nodes are painful, red, raised lesions found on the hands and legs, associated with infective endocarditis.
Pathophysiology
Caused by deposition of immune complexes, resulting in swelling, redness, and pain.
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Source: Stanford University
Medical career
Medical education is as follows:
University degree in medicine, including MBBS (6 years) and MD (4 years). There is a pre-clinical portion, followed by a clinical portion (final 2 years) during medical...
Pruritus ani
Pruritus ani (aka anusitis) is irritation of the anus (i.e. skin at the exit of the rectum), causing the desire to scratch.
Sx
At worst, causes intolerable discomfort, that often is accompanied...
Fetal position
Fetal position is the orientation of the fetus in the womb, identified by the location of the presentating part (i.e. anatomical part closest to the pelvic inlet of the birth...
Malnutrition
Malnutrition (aka malnourishment) results from eating a diet, in which nutrients are either not enough, or are too much such that the diet causes health problems. Undernutrition or undernourishment is not...
Ectopic beat
Ectopic beat (aka cardiac ectopy) is disturbance in cardiac rhythm, associated with electrical condition system of the heart. They are more common during periods of stress and illness, and may...
UTI
UTI is an infection that affects part of the urinary tract.
[faq]What's a UTI?
Infection of the urinary tract![/faq]
Sx
Lower UTI's:
Painful urination
Burning sensation in the urethra, may hbe present even when not urinating,...