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What Is The Procedure For An Endoscopy?
What Is The Procedure For An Endoscopy? samer kareem 8,652 Views • 2 years ago

This animated video is an informative video that provides information regarding Upper Gastro-intestinal Endoscopy. An upper GI endoscopy procedure allows your doctor to view the mucus lining of the upper portion of your gastro-intestinal tract. This includes your oesophagus, stomach and duodenum. Upper endoscopy is used to evaluate symptoms of persistent upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, bleeding, or difficulty in swallowing. The procedure is performed using an endoscope which is a long thin flexible tube a light and a tiny video camera attached to the end. The camera transmits the image to a monitor. Uncomplicated upper endoscopy takes 10-20 minutes, your doctor will gently insert the endoscope through your mouth and then slowly and carefully move it down your oesophagus until it reaches your stomach. An endoscopy for stomach may also be necessary in some cases.

How Effective is the Birth Control Shot
How Effective is the Birth Control Shot samer kareem 5,995 Views • 2 years ago

The birth control shot — also called the Depo shot or Depo Provera — is an effective way to prevent pregnancy. How does the birth control shot work? Find out in this video.

Pill/Emergency Contraception Work
Pill/Emergency Contraception Work samer kareem 5,519 Views • 2 years ago

Emergency Contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy AFTER unprotected sex. Lots of people have questions about it: What does the morning after pill do? How does emergency contraception work to prevent pregnancy? What are the different types of emergency contraception? This video answers these questions and more.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease samer kareem 5,493 Views • 2 years ago

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is an umbrella term for a range of liver conditions affecting people who drink little to no alcohol. As the name implies, the main characteristic of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is too much fat stored in liver cells. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, a potentially serious form of the disease, is marked by liver inflammation, which may progress to scarring and irreversible damage. This damage is similar to the damage caused by heavy alcohol use. At its most severe, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis can progress to cirrhosis and liver failure Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is increasingly common around the world, especially in Western nations. In the United States, it is the most common form of chronic liver disease, affecting an estimated 80 to 100 million people. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease occurs in every age group but especially in people in their 40s and 50s who are at high risk of heart disease because of such risk factors as obesity and type 2 diabetes. The condition is also closely linked to metabolic syndrome, which is a cluster of abnormalities including increased abdominal fat, poor ability to use the hormone insulin, high blood pressure and high blood levels of triglycerides, a type of fat. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease care at Mayo Clinic Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Symptoms & causes Aug. 23, 2016 Print Share on: Facebook Twitter References Related Magnetic resonance elastography Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease Overview Symptoms & causes Diagnosis & treatment Diagnosis Treatment Departments & specialties Expertise & rankings Locations, travel & lodging Clinical trials Research Costs & insurance Preparing for your appointment Self-management More about In-Depth Multimedia Resources News from Mayo Clinic Advertisement

Otitis Media With Effusion
Otitis Media With Effusion samer kareem 3,668 Views • 2 years ago

The eustachian tube drains fluid from your ears to the back of your throat. If it clogs, otitis media with effusion (OME) can occur. If you have OME, the middle part of your ear fills with fluid, which can increase the risk of ear infection. OME is very common. According to the Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality, about 90 percent of children will have OME at least once by the age of 10.

ANTIARRHYTHMIC DRUGS
ANTIARRHYTHMIC DRUGS samer kareem 8,898 Views • 2 years ago

Antiarrhythmics are drugs that are used to treat abnormal heart rhythms resulting from irregular electrical activity of the heart. There are many different types of antiarrhythmic drugs. Examples include: Amiodarone (Cordarone) Flecainide (Tambocor) Procainamide (Procanbid) Sotalol (Betapace) In addition, there are other types of heart drugs that can be used to treat arrhythmias, including: Beta-blockers such as metoprolol or Toprol XL, which reduce the heart's workload and heart rate. Calcium channel blockers such as verapamil or Calan, which also reduces the heart rate.

Wernicke's Aphasia
Wernicke's Aphasia samer kareem 3,277 Views • 2 years ago

People with serious comprehension difficulties have what is called Wernicke’s aphasia and: Often say many words that don’t make sense. May fail to realize they are saying the wrong words; for instance, they might call a fork a “gleeble.” May string together a series of meaningless words that sound like a sentence but don’t make sense. Have challenges because our dictionary of words is shelved in a similar region of the left hemisphere, near the area used for understanding words.

Fluid Behind the Ear Drum
Fluid Behind the Ear Drum samer kareem 1,595 Views • 2 years ago

Otitis media with effusion is inflammation and fluid buildup (effusion) in the middle ear without bacterial or viral infection. This may occur because the fluid buildup persists after an ear infection has resolved. It may also occur because of some dysfunction or noninfectious blockage of the eustachian tubes

Amazing Tattoos of Scars
Amazing Tattoos of Scars Scott 1,222 Views • 2 years ago

Amazing Tattoos That Turn Scars Into Works Of Art

Chlamydia infection in pregnancy
Chlamydia infection in pregnancy samer kareem 1,722 Views • 2 years ago

Women who have untreated chlamydia might develop pelvic inflammatory disease, which can cause ectopic pregnancies, chronic pelvic pain and infertility. ... The antibiotics used to treat chlamydia are safe in pregnancy and are used in pregnant women for many other types of infections.

Alternative to open heart surgery
Alternative to open heart surgery samer kareem 1,697 Views • 2 years ago

Could this be a viable alternative to open heart surgery?

How To Reduce  Muscles Swelling
How To Reduce Muscles Swelling samer kareem 1,135 Views • 2 years ago

Does Size Really Matter?
Does Size Really Matter? samer kareem 3,166 Views • 2 years ago

Of the many factors that affect your compatibility with a man, one of the biggest (or smallest) is in his pants. As with humour, interests or habits, the wrong fit can leave you cold. Or traumatised. In a study of 1,661 penises, Dr Debby Herbenick, author of Sex Made Easy, found an almost nine-inch difference in erection size: from 1.6 inches to 10.2. And since absolutely nothing outside the package tells you what to expect with the package, you have to test compatibility the hard way. Sometimes you hit your jackpot, sometimes it's just fine, and sometimes he's the guy on either end of that erection spectrum. These writers have been there, so here's what they learned - and how you can deal (without the gasp reflex).

Pulmonary edema, lungs
Pulmonary edema, lungs samer kareem 7,626 Views • 2 years ago

Expand Section. Pulmonary edema is often caused by congestive heart failure. When the heart is not able to pump efficiently, blood can back up into the veins that take blood through the lungs. As the pressure in these blood vessels increases, fluid is pushed into the air spaces (alveoli) in the lungs.

Esophageal Manometry
Esophageal Manometry samer kareem 1,928 Views • 2 years ago

Esophageal manometry is a test used to measure the function of the lower esophageal sphincter (the valve that prevents reflux of gastric acid into the esophagus) and the muscles of the esophagus (see diagram). This test will tell your doctor if your esophagus is able to move food to your stomach normally.

knife and spoon removed from stomach
knife and spoon removed from stomach samer kareem 3,356 Views • 2 years ago

knife spoon and toothbrush removed from stomach

Hip Augmentation and Liposuction
Hip Augmentation and Liposuction samer kareem 4,101 Views • 2 years ago

Surgical procedures for improving the form and function of the human body are evolving as medical science advances. Techniques for modifying the body through surgery – including the hips – are being improved as the demand for more procedures increases.

Is Aspirin Really That Good For You?
Is Aspirin Really That Good For You? samer kareem 1,128 Views • 2 years ago

Aspirin is used to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain from conditions such as muscle aches, toothaches, common cold, and headaches. It may also be used to reduce pain and swelling in conditions such as arthritis. Aspirin is known as a salicylate and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Cervical Cancer & HPV
Cervical Cancer & HPV samer kareem 4,199 Views • 2 years ago

Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix camera.gif grow out of control. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Cervical cancer can often be successfully treated when it's found early. It is usually found at a very early stage through a Pap test.

What is Thalassemia
What is Thalassemia samer kareem 1,700 Views • 2 years ago

Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder. People with Thalassemia disease are not able to make enough hemoglobin, which causes severe anemia. Hemoglobin is found in red blood cells and carries oxygen to all parts of the body. When there is not enough hemoglobin in the red blood cells, oxygen cannot get to all parts of the body. Organs then become starved for oxygen and are unable to function properly.

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