Red Blood Cell Indices
Most of us have seen blood check reports which show various values indicating changes in many health conditions. Though it is difficult for a non-medical person to understand their implications, most are able to compare the results with the normal...
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Maculopapular Rashes Causes (With Pictures)
Skin eruptions are very common symptom in various conditions. Every one of us has seen it almost daily in our lives. Doctors classify the rashes based on their types, texture, distribution, size, colour etc. Based on its appearance (morphology) there...
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Abdominal Pain
Abdominal Pain Anatomy - Introduction & Divisions The abdomen, justly called as a ‘Magic Box’, has a lot of organs stuffed inside in particular positions and well-designed manner. It is in fact very difficult to identify the cause of an...
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Ecchymosis
What is Ecchymosis? Definition The blood vessels (capillaries) under the skin are very minute. When they rupture, blood can escape from the vessels to the surrounding tissues. Rupture of the blood vessels can normally happen with or without trauma. Under...
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Is Bronchitis Contagious ?
Bronchitis, an inflammatory condition of the bronchus, has many interesting facts to be known about. Various causes of inflammation and irritation in the bronchus can lead to the condition. In the US alone, more than 10 million people had chronic...
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Swollen Uvula
What is Uvula? What does it mean when your uvula is swollen ? Uvula is a fleshy hanging structure, which is seen at the back of mouth and is a part of the soft palate [1]. When you feel the...
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What side is your appendix on ? Appendix Pain Location and Causes
What is Vermiform Appendix? Is Appendix an organ? It is a worm like structure, with one end blind while the other end is attached to caecum. Caecum is a part of large intestine and is more like a pouch at...
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Non-rebreather mask Vs Partial rebreather mask Vs Simple mask
Every one of us has seen an oxygen mask, either in real life scenarios or in movies. Some of us would have used it when being given oxygen in an emergency room or during surgery. We know it is used...
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