Pica
Pica:- Pica is a psychological disorder characterized by an appetite for substances that are largely non-nutritive, such as ice (pagophagia); hair (trichophagia); paper (xylophagia); drywall or paint; metal (metallophagia); stones (lithophagia) or soil (geophagia); glass (hyalophagia); feces (coprophagia); and chalk This disorder occurs most often in children and pregnant women. It’s…
Fracture
What is Fracture? A fracture is a broken bone. A bone may be completely fractured or partially fractured in any number of ways (crosswise, lengthwise, in multiple pieces). A bone fracture is a medical condition where the continuity of the bone is broken. More than 10 millioncases per year in India…
Polyhydramnios
Polyhydramnios Polyhydramnios is a one of the obstetrical condition that is affected to the mother & fetus both. An amount of amniotic fluid more than 2000 ml Incidence about polyhydramnios is 1:200.Polyhydramnios is a medical condition describing an excess of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac. It is seen in about…
Placenta Accreta
What is placenta accreta? Placenta accreta is a high-risk pregnancy complication that happens when the placenta becomes embedded too deeply in the uterine wall. Normally, a few minutes after you deliver your baby, the placenta detaches from the wall of your uterus and is delivered as well. When you have…
OLIGOHYDRAMNIOS
OLIGOHYDRAMNIOS Oligohydramnios a condition in pregnancy characterized by a deficiency of amniotic fluid. It is the opposite of Polyhydramnios If the measurement of amniotic fluid is too low it is called oligohydramnios. About 8% of pregnant women can have low levels of amniotic fluid, with about 4% being diagnosed with oligohydramnios.…
Peritonitis
What is peritonitis? Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin layer of tissue covering the inside of your abdomen and most of its organs. The inflammation is usually the result of a fungal or bacterial infection. This can be caused by an abdominal injury, an underlying medical condition, or…
LIVER CANCER
What Is Liver Cancer? Liver cancer is cancer that occurs in the liver. The liver is the largest glandular organ in the body and performs various critical functions to keep the body free of toxins and harmful substances. It’s located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, right…
Ovarian Cancer
How do you get ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer refers to any cancerous growth that begins in the ovary. It is the fifth most common cause of cancer deaths in women and the tenth most common cancer among women in the United States. Among the gynecologic cancers—those affecting the uterus, cervix, and ovaries—ovarian…
