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Introduction Acute gastritis
Acute gastritisWhat are gastrites (plural of gastritis)? Gastrites are an inflammation of the mucosa (inner lining) of the stomach. They can be acute or chronic. What is acute gastritis? Acute gastritis is a sudden inflammation of the mucosa of the stomach. What causes acute gastritis? Some of the causes are: Overloading the stomach by eating excessive amounts
Diagnosis of acute gastritis Acute gastritis
Acute gastritisHow is acute gastritis diagnosed? In cases of food poisoning or viral conditions, acute gastritis can be quickly diagnosed by means of acquiring a thorough history of the patient’s condition. In other cases, when acute gastritis has other causes, the doctor may order the following tests: Complete blood count (CBC) Blood, breath, or saliva test
When do I need to see a doctor if I suspect acute bronchitis? Acute bronchitis
Acute bronchitisIt is recommended that If coughing and fever persist for longer 3-4 days, and the aforementioned medication has not been utile, then one must visit the doctor.
Symptoms of angina pectoris Angina pectoris
Angina pectorisPain is the main symptom of angina. Patients describe the pain as a feeling of constriction, sensation of burning, sensation of pressing, as if a large weight has been placed on their chest and making it impossible to breathe. The pain is localized behind the sternum, expands in the area around the heart, the left shoulder, on the inside of the
Other causes of vulval pain Vulvodynia (persistent vulval pain)
Vulvodynia (persistent vulval pain)Pain in the vulva isn't always vulvodynia. It can have a number of other causes, such as: persistent vaginal thrush or other vaginal infections sensitivity to something touching the vulva, such as soap, bubble bath ormedicated creams(known as irritant contact dermatitis ) a drop in the hormone oestrogen causing dryness of the vulva,
Interactions Warfarin
WarfarinMedicines Warfarin can interact with many other medicines. The patient information leaflet that comes with a medicine should tell you if it's safe to take with warfarin. Ask your GP or pharmacist if you're unsure. When taking warfarin: don't take aspirin , or treatments containing aspirin, unless it's prescribed by a healthcare professional
Doctor - patient conversation Acute bronchitis
Acute bronchitisThe patient is visiting a physician. Doctor: Can you tell me what is bothering you? Patient: I have had a cough for the past few days. A few days ago I had a cold. Doctor: Is it a dry sort of cough or is it productive (with sputum, secretions)? Patient: It is mostly dry, at times productive. Doctor: Are you allergic? Patient: No. Doctor: Do you
Why does it hurt my lungs when I cough? Acute bronchitis
Acute bronchitisWhile coughing, the chest and stomach muscles are involved in the process. The pectoral muscles are covered in nerve endings, thus an exhausting cough during the night or day, causes the muscles to feel sore and hurt.
Prevention of acute gastritis Acute gastritis
Acute gastritisAdvices on preventing acute gastritis Personal hygiene (Washing one’s hands with soap and water before meals, and especially instructing children to do so.) Consumption of food that has been thoroughly washed Consumption of fresh meals Avoiding or limiting one's alcohol intake Careful consumption of NSAID drugs, they must always be taken on a
Symptoms of chronic gastritis Chronic gastritis
Chronic gastritisWhat are the symptoms of chronic gastritis? Some of the symptoms are: Pain in the epigastric region (upper abdomen) Loss of appetite Weight loss Heartburn Indigestion Bloating Vomiting Nausea Belching, burping Intestinal gas Diarrhea Smooth tongue Bad breath Medical advice You should immediately refer to a medical professional if: You are