The following points highlight the three main types of chronic rheumatic diseases. The types are: 1. Rheumatoid Arthritis 2. Osteoarthrosis 3. Non-articular Rheumatism. Chronic Rheumatic Diseases: Type # 1. Rheumatoid Arthritis: (a) It occurs in people of all ages. The peak incidence is at the age of 40. It occurs in women at least three times as in men. (b) [...]
The following points highlight the three major syndromes of coronary heart disease. The syndromes are: 1. Myocardial Infarction 2. Angina Pectoris (Pain in the Chest) 3. Sudden Death. Coronary Heart Disease: Syndrome # 1. Myocardial Infarction: a. This is necrosis or destruction of part of the heart muscle due to failure of the blood supply (ischaemia). b. It may lead [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Goitre:- 1. Meaning of Goitre 2. Clinical Symptoms of Goitre 3. Clinical Effects and Complications 4. Treatment 5. Prevention. Contents: Meaning of Goitre Clinical Symptoms of Goitre Clinical Effects and Complications of Goitre Treatment of Goitre Prevention for Goitre 1. Meaning of Goitre: The term "Goitre" is used to denote enlargement of [...]