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What is Gilbert’s Syndrome?

The liver is essentially like a factory in the body. It carries out many vital functions of metabolism and synthesis of vital enzymes that are necessary for normal life.

15 Jul 2012

Treatment of cyanosis

It is a symptom of an underlying condition rather than being a disease in itself. Treatment of cyanosis thus focuses on the underlying disease rather than the symptom alone.

12 Jul 2012

Diagnosis of Cyanosis

Cyanosis is a symptom of an underlying disease rather than a condition or disease in itself. Cyanosis refers to the bluish discoloration of skin, lips, fingers and toes and mucous membranes.

12 Jul 2012

Symptoms of cyanosis

Cyanosis is characterized by bluish discoloration of skin and mucous membranes. Cyanosis is usually a sign of an underlying condition rather than being a disease in itself.

12 Jul 2012

Causes of Cyanosis

Cyanosis refers to bluish discoloration of skin, nail beds and mucous membranes.

12 Jul 2012

What is Cyanosis?

Cyanosis refers to abnormal blue discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes. The term is derived from the Greek word kuaneos meaning dark blue.

12 Jul 2012

Treatment of amnesia

Amnesia or memory loss is associated with stress, anxiety and frustration and is often very distressing for the patient as well as for his or her family and friends.

11 Jul 2012

Diagnosis of Amnesia

Amnesia, or memory loss, can be transient or chronic (long-term). It can also have a sudden onset, or gradual and progressive onset, as in the case of dementia.

11 Jul 2012

Symptoms of Amnesia

Memory loss may range from mild forgetfulness to more severe and permanent dementia.

11 Jul 2012

Causes of amnesia

Amnesia is a form of memory loss that is usually temporary and affecting short term memory.

11 Jul 2012

Amnesia refers to partial or complete memory loss. Becoming forgetful is common and normal as a person ages, however, when memory loss begins to interfere with activities of daily living, it needs to be assessed by a physician to be a sign of a deeper illness.

11 Jul 2012

Treatment of vertigo

Vertigo is a symptom of an underlying disease. Treatment of the underlying condition often results in treatment of vertigo.

11 Jul 2012

Diagnosis of vertigo

Vertigo is a symptom of an underlying condition. Diagnosis of that condition is based on history and investigations.

11 Jul 2012

Symptoms of vertigo

Vertigo or dizziness is a symptom in itself rather than a diseased condition. It is usually a symptom of an underlying condition affecting the inner ear or the brain.

11 Jul 2012

Causes of vertigo

Vertigo or dizziness spells are more commonly due to an underlying disease rather than being a disease in itself.

11 Jul 2012

What is vertigo?

Vertigo is a symptom of an underlying disease rather than a disease in itself. It is commonly felt as though the environment around is moving in spite of standing still. It is also termed dizziness by most patients.

11 Jul 2012

What is high cholesterol?

Cholesterol (ko-LES-ter-ol) is a fatty substance found in the body. (1) It moves around the body in the blood by attaching itself to proteins, creating molecules known as lipoproteins. (2)

11 Jul 2012

Prevention of knee arthroplasty

Knee arthroplasty or knee replacement is a major surgery.

10 Jul 2012

Recovery from knee arthroplasty

After the knee arthroplasty operation recovery is usually rapid. In the hospital right after surgery early knee movement, within the first 24 hours, is encouraged.

10 Jul 2012

Risks associated with knee arthroplasty

Knee replacement surgery or knee arthroplasty is a major operation, and like any other operation, has its risks and benefits. Serious complications however are rare.

10 Jul 2012