What is Hyperglycemia? Hyperglycemia is the medical or technical term for high blood sugar (glucose). It happens when the body does not produce insulin or cannot use insulin properly. What are the Causes of Hyperglycemia? Hyperglycemia can have various causes : Who is at Risk of Hyperglycemia? Hyperglycemia can occur in a wide variety of … Read more
Introduction Septic shock is a serious medical condition that occurs as a severe complication of an infection. It is the most common type of circulatory shock. It is thought to be a progression of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) with a significant rise in mortality due to severe circulatory … Read more
Introduction PET scan (positron emission tomography Scan) is a functional scanning technique that uses radiotracers (radioactive substances), a special camera, and a computer to project and measure variations in metabolic processes, and other physical activities inside the body including blood flow, local chemical composition, as well as absorption. The scan reveals both normal and abnormal metabolic or biochemical activities of the tissues and … Read more
Introduction Urinary incontinence (UI) is a medical disorder that causes involuntary urine leakage from the bladder. It is a widespread disease that can affect people of all ages, although it affects females more than males. Incidence Classification of Urinary Incontinence Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) Urge urinary incontinence (UUI) Mixed urinary incontinence Overflow urinary incontinence Functional … Read more
Medical terms are a language that describes diseases, symptoms, processes, medical procedures, human body components, and pharmacology. They are utilized in the clinical and medical fields. This article covers all medical terms alphabetically and their meanings, starting with the letters A through Z. Medical Terms with A Medical Terms with B Medical Terms with C … Read more
Introduction Pyelonephritis refers to a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by bacteria that ascend from the lower to upper ranges of the genitourinary system, such as the kidney. It is a bacterial infection in the kidney and renal pelvis- the upper urinary tract. An ascending UTI, which spreads from the bladder to the … Read more
Introduction A brain tumor is the growth of abnormal cells in the brain or other parts of the central nervous system (CNS), such as the spine or cranial nerves. Some tumors are malignant (cancerous), while others are benign (non-cancerous). Click here to understand the medical terms. Epidemiology According to International Agency for Research in Cancer, World … Read more
Introduction Cystitis refers to a group of disorders with different etiologies and pathologic processes but similar clinical manifestations. The most common symptoms are dysuria, frequency, urgency, and, on rare occasions, suprapubic discomfort. Incidence Classification of Cystitis According to Etiology There are many medically distinct forms of cystitis, each with a different etiology and treatment strategy: … Read more
Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic condition characterized by increased blood glucose level, polyuria (excessive urine output), polydipsia (excessive thirst), and polyphagia (excessive hunger). If left untreated or uncontrolled may lead to serious damage to the heart, kidney, eyes, and blood vessels. Regulation of Blood Glucose in Healthy Condition Insulin Types of Diabetes … Read more