COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus, has had a profound impact on the world. While the immediate health effects of the virus are well-known, there is growing concern about the long-term effects that COVID-19 may have on individuals and society as a whole. In this article, we will explore the potential long-term consequences of COVID-19 […]
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The pulmonary wedge pressure is measured with the help of the pulmonary artery catheter. When a patient is offering from mitral valve stenosis that leads to left ventricular failure, measuring the pulmonary wedge pressure will aid is ascertaining the extent of damage on the heart muscles. Pulmonary wedge pressure is directly proportional to the left
You must have heard that smoking, age, diabetes, stress and obesity are life threatening diseases as they increase the blood pressure levels. It actually means that the individual may suffer from isolated systolic hypertension. When there is an increase in the upper blood pressure, reading, it probably indicates that it is a classic case of
Have you noticed that every time you visit your doctor he will measure your blood pressure? Have you ever wondered what actually is meant by blood pressure? It is the measurement of the amount of pressure the blood exerts on the internal lining of the blood vessels. The blood pressure is measured at different points
Haemoptysis is the medical term for coughing up blood. Spitting of blood may occur from any slight bleeding from the teeth, gums or a congested throat. Sputum may contain streaks of blood. When the source of bleeding is lower in the lungs then it could be serious. This bleeding is called haemoptysis, and can be because of the
Blood in stool appears due to bleeding from the lower intestinal tract, i.e., anus, rectum and colon. You can have a rough idea of the site of bleeding by the look of blood on the stools. A small amount of bright red blood on the surface of the stool or the toilet paper signifies a
Bleeding from nose is a common symptom. Although frightening, only rarely is it serious and can be controlled easily. In patients of high blood pressure, it frequently acts as a safety valve. Causes of Bleeding from nose Common causes are: Local infection of the nose; fevers, especially typhoid fever; drying of the nasal mucosa of
Enuresis, bed-wetting as we call it, is involuntary passing of urine, especially at night. It is quite normal for infants and small children to wet their beds, but most bed-wetting stops by age of three years. In some children, it may persist into teenage and occasionally into adult life. Excessive water drinking is contributory factor.
Difficult or laboured breathing (dyspnoea) is a common symptom and signifies obstruction to flow of air into and out of lungs in asthma, or disease of the lungs, e.g. emphysema, or a disease of the heart. Dyspnoea at rest has greater significance than the one which appears only on exertion. The severest degree of dyspnoea
