Shock is a critical condition brought on by the sudden drop in blood flow through the body. Shock may result from trauma, heatstroke, blood loss, an allergic reaction, severe infection, poisoning, severe burns or other causes. When a person is in shock, his or her organs aren’t getting enough bloodRead More →
Causes of Hypoxia Lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, bronchitis, pneumonia, and pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs) Strong pain medicines and other drugs that hold back breathing. Heart problems. Anemia (a low number of red blood cells, which carry oxygen) What does it mean whenRead More →
Congestive cardiac failure is caused by a weakened heart muscle that is unable to effectively circulate blood throughout the body. Coronary artery disease, a common cause of a weakened heart muscle, is a narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. Can CCF beRead More →
The most common cause of ascites is cirrhosis of the liver. Drinking too much alcohol is one of the most common causes of cirrhosis of the liver. Different types of cancer can also cause this condition. Ascites caused by cancer most often occur with advanced or recurrent cancer. What isRead More →
The cause of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is unknown. It is possible that the way the immune system responds to certain viruses may trigger the disease. It is most probable that its development is triggered by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. What is the best medication for PMR? SteroidRead More →
There are two possible causes for cubitus valgus: a congenital condition or a fracture. The two congenital conditions that commonly cause cubitus valgus are Turner syndrome and Noonan syndrome. Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder in which a female is born with only one X chromosome. How common is cubitusRead More →
Causes of arteriovenous fistulas include: Injuries that pierce the skin. An arteriovenous fistula may occur if you have a piercing injury, such as a gunshot or stab wound, on a part of your body where a vein and artery are side by side. Being born with an arteriovenous fistula (congenital).Read More →
Causes. Subacute bacterial endocarditis (SBE) is usually caused by streptococcal species (especially viridans streptococci), and less often by staphylococci. What does SBE prophylaxis mean? The rationale of prophylactic antibiotic therapy for subacute bacterial endocarditis are the following: Infective endocarditis is a fatal disease, and prevention is preferable to treatment ofRead More →
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is usually caused by abnormal genes (gene mutations) that cause the heart muscle to grow abnormally thick. In most people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the muscular wall (septum) between the two bottom chambers of the heart (ventricles) becomes thicker than normal. How do I fix my Hocm? Medications toRead More →
PND is caused by the failure of the left ventricle. When this happens, it is unable to pump as much blood as the right ventricle, which is functioning normally. As a result, you experience pulmonary congestion, a condition in which fluid fills the lungs. Is PND serious? PND is serious.Read More →