Clubbing is defined as selective bulbous enlargement of the distal segment of a digit due to an increase in soft tissue. Mechanisms responsible for clubbing: 1. Humoral theory states that an unidentified humoral substance causes dilatation of the blood vessels of the finger tip. 2. Persistent hypoxia causes opening up of the deep arteriovenous fistulae …
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Abdomen examination forms a crucial part of Medicine practical examination. It will help you in cases of Hepatomegaly, Splenomegaly, Ascites, Jaundice and other cases of abdominal region. History – Fever, loss of weight, fatigue, lassitude.-Gastrointestinal symptoms: dysphagia, nausea, vomiting, altered bowel movement, jaundice.– Renal symptoms: oliguria, history of renal failure.-History of diabetes, hypertension.-History of ascites, …
History Sudden onset or rapidly progressive dyspnoea. Ipsilateral acute pleuritic pain – the pain is either sharp or a steady ache. A small pneumothorax may be asymptomatic. Obtain history of recent pleural aspiration or insertion of subclavian line (J R Soc Med 1997: 90: 319-21), recent surgery to head and neck, abdominal procedures using bowel …
Dying Declaration Dying declaration is a statement which may be oral or written, given by a person who is dying of an unlawful act. The declaration is relating to the material facts of cause of his death or bearing on the circumstances. It is taken in the presence of the Executive Magistrate and two witnesses. …
Courts of law are of two types: 1. Criminal Court 2.Civil Court Criminal Courts, in India, are of the following 4 types: Supreme Court High Court Sessions Court Magistrates Court Let’s look into the details of each of these Courts to get a better understanding. Supreme Court •It is the highest judicial tribunal and has …
An inquest is an inquiry or investigation into the cause of death. In India, two types of inquests are held, Police inquest and other is Magistrate’s inquest. Let’s read about each of those and also about other types of inquests which are conducted in some other countries. Police inquest is conducted by the officer incharge …
What are the causes of a distended abdomen? the 5 Fs (Fat, fluid, faeces, flatus and fetus) What do you understand by the term ‘ascites’? It is the pathological accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. What are the common causes of ascitic fluid? · Portal hypertension with cirrhosis.· Abdominal malignancy.· Congestive cardiac failure. What …
Mitral Regurgitation occurs due to mitral valve prolapse it is also known as mitral valve insufficiency , the most common cause of which is Rheumatic Heart disease! following are the questions commonly asked in vivas about mitral regurgitation. Mention some causes of chronic mitral regurgitation · Mitral valve prolapse. · Infective endocarditis. · Rheumatic heart …
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