Renal colic, characterized by severe flank pain, is a common presentation in emergency departments worldwide. It is typically caused by the passage of kidney stones through the urinary tract. Prompt and accurate diagnosis is crucial to provide effective pain relief and appropriate management. While computed tomography (CT) scans have traditionally
Hydronephrosis is a medical condition characterized by the swelling of one or both kidneys due to the accumulation of urine. It can result from various underlying causes, such as kidney stones, urinary tract obstructions, or congenital abnormalities. In the diagnosis and management of hydronephrosis, ultrasound imaging of the bladder plays
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the digestive tract, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue. It is one of the two main types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the other being ulcerative colitis. While the exact cause of Crohn’s disease is unknown,
Acute appendicitis is a common medical emergency that occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed, swollen, and filled with pus. The inflammation can be caused by a blockage in the appendix, typically from a buildup of fecal matter, leading to bacterial infection. The inflamed appendix can burst if it is not
A weak heart muscle, coronary artery disease, heart valve abnormalities, or irregular heart rhythms are among medical conditions that may lead to cardiomegaly. The heart may enlarge due to the thickening of the cardiac muscle or dilatation of one of the heart’s chambers. A cardiac enlargement may be either transient
Different types of nerve damage can result in neuromas anywhere in the body. They are a component of the reparative process, and the presence of a distal tract or Schwann cell determines their appearance . The location of the neuroma may occasionally be painful. With residual limb pain, the source
The study of follicular dynamics and its control has advanced thanks to the use of real-time ultrasonography to monitor ovarian function in mammals. The events that make up follicular development occur in a wave-like pattern. Small (4 to 5 mm) antral follicles grow synchronously to form the waves. after which
Patients seek rhinoplasty, also known as nose surgery, for a variety of reasons. Indeed, nose shape problems can be acquired as a result of trauma, or they can be congenital or malformation. There are several techniques for nose remodeling. Each patient is assigned the technique that is best suited to
Among the most commonly used forms of contraception worldwide is the intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD), sometimes known as the intrauterine device (IUD) and more often known as the coil. IUD Insertion stops pregnancies by endometrial lining thinness, stopping sperm movement, and avoidance of implantation. The intrauterine device (IUD) is becoming
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