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Acute cholecystitis

  Acute cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder that occurs suddenly. It is a serious condition that can cause severe abdominal pain and requires prompt medical treatment. The most common cause of acute cholecystitis is the presence of a gallstone that blocks the neck of the gallbladder or the cystic duct, which carries bile from the gallbladder to the small intestine. Other possible causes of acute cholecystitis include inflammation of the gallbladder or the bile ducts due to infection, injury, or cancer. Symptoms of acute cholecystitis may include abdominal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, and yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice). Treatment may include antibiotics to clear the infection, pain relief medications, and, in some cases, surgery to remove the gallbladder . Acute cholecystitis causes symptoms and prevention The main cause of acute cholecystitis is the presence of a gallstone that blocks the neck of the gallbladder or the cystic duct, which

Abdominal aortic aneurism

 Abdominal aortic aneurism An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a swelling of the abdominal aorta, the major blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. It usually occurs in the section of the aorta that runs through the abdomen, but it can also occur in the thoracic aorta (the section that runs through the chest). An aneurysm is a weak spot in the wall of the blood vessel that bulges outward, like a balloon. As the aneurysm grows, it can put pressure on nearby organs and tissues and can also burst (rupture), which can be life-threatening. Symptoms of an AAA may include: A pulsating sensation in the abdomen Pain in the abdomen or back Fainting or dizziness Rapid heartbeat In some cases, an AAA may not cause any symptoms at all. It is often discovered during a routine checkup or imaging test done for another reason. Risk factors for developing an AAA include: Age (the risk increases with age)

Phrynoderma

 DEFICENCY-related diseases where the poor intake of food and lack of appetite or fanciful eating of selected items malabsorption  Phrynoderma  It presents as asymptomatic hard acuminate, follicular papules usually on the extensors of the knees, elbows and buttocks. it is believed to be due to deficiency of vitamin A and /or essentials fatty acids and occurs more frequently in children. the lessons are very tough to touch. usually, the patients are healthy and do not show evidence of any nutritional deficiency. however, occasionally other signs of vitamin A deficiency like dry skin with ichthyotic scales and bitots spots don't the conjunctiva may be present.  

LICHEN PLANUS

Lichen Planus  Lichen Planus is a condition that forms an itchy rash on the skin or in the mouth. CAUSES The exact causes of lichen planus are unknown. it may be related to an allergic or immune reaction. Risks for the condition include: Exposure to medicines dyes and other chemicals (gold .antibiotics' arsenic iodides, chloroquine, quinacrine, quinine, phenothiazines, and diuretics) Diseases such as hepatitis C Lichen Planus mostly affects middle aged adults. It is less in children. SYMPTOMS : Mouths sores may be tender or painful mild case may not cause pain  may  present on both side of tongue or inside of the cheek or gums look like blue white spots or pimples forms likes blue white spots or pimples form likes in  a lacy network  Gradually increase in size of the affected area. Some times form painful ulcers Skin sores Are usually found on the inner wrist legs torso or genitals  Are itchy  Have  even sides symmetrical and shape border  Occur in single lesion or clusters often a