Head Congestion: colds, allergies and sinus infections Acute nasal congestion is referred to as Rhinitis or nasal lining inflammation and is usually caused by either viral infections or seasonal allergies. Occasionally it may be caused by inhalation of irritants ,the swelling and inflammation caused by these 2 entities may lead to blockage of sinuses opening …
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Conjunctivitis Eye Infections Viral Red conjunctiva Mucoid discharge in am Watery discharge throughout the day Resolves without treatment in 2-3 weeks May have cold symptoms No eye pain or blurred vision Allergic Watery discharge usually but can be mucoid Bilateral eye involvement Swelling and redness of conjunctivaOther allergy symptoms Waxing and waning for weeks Responds …
Dizziness Dizziness is a nonspecific term that usually means one of the following three: Rotational or Spinning sensation VERTIGO Lightheadedness And Impending Fainting Near fainting Presyncope Impaired Balance And Gait Disequilibrium VERTIGO Peripheral Vertigo is caused by inner ear dysfunction sending false movement sensation or augmented signals when the head is moving. Common symptoms associated with …
Throat Infections Throat Infection Common Presentations Normal Throat Classic Strep. Please notice the enlarged tonsils with whitish grayish exudate. The strawberry tongue and patchy red bleeding dots (Petechiae). Note the swollen tender lymph nodes. Peritonsillar Abscess The untreated infection can progress to form a pocket of pus pushing the tonsil to the opposite side,note the bulging …
Traumatic Brain Injury Classification Brain Injury Classification Traumatic brain injury results from biomechanical forces applied to the head and neck causing functional and or structural brain alteration resulting in transient or permanent damage. Head injuries are divided to 3 categories depending on their severity: Mild Moderate Sever Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Moderate & Severe Traumatic …
Headache Headache The Headache diagram shows non serious common causes for simple acute daily headaches. Other common causes for headaches Elevated blood pressure or sugar Birth control pills Stress and sleep deprivation Medication Overuse Headache (MOH) like ibuprofen Caffeine withdrawal Alcohol abuse Certain medications and vitamins supplements Headache RED FLAGS that requires immediate ER evaluation …
Ear Infections OTITIS EXTERNA [OUTER EAR INFECTION] NORMAL EAR OTITIS MEDIA [MIDDLE EAR INFECTION] ACUTE OTITIS EXTERNA It is an infection of the skin of the external auditory canal Mostly seen after swimming [we call it swimmer’s ear] The usual cause is either Staph Aureus or Pseudomonas Aeruginosa It causes swelling and severe pain in …
