Approach to Chest Pain, an Overview
Chest Pain – Summary Chest pain is one of the most common presentations in the emergency department and should be managed according to the cause…
Acute Asthma Exacerbation, an Overview
Acute Asthma Exacerbation – Introduction Chronic asthma is characterized by hypersensitivity to environmental stimuli and sporadic respiratory symptoms. According to estimates, 300 million people worldwide…
Lower Urinary Tract Infections
Lower Urinary Tract Infections – Overview Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections encountered in the outpatient department, especially in females….
Acute Diarrhea in Adults
Acute Diarrhea in Adults – Introduction Acute diarrheal disease is a common and very frequent cause of outpatient clinic visits and hospitalizations. Every year, almost…
Acute Otitis
Acute Otitis – Introduction Acute otitis is a common disease of the ear. The word ‘Otitis’ means inflammation of the ear. It can be of…
Acute Upper Respiratory Infections
Acute Upper Respiratory Infections – Introduction The most prevalent infections in the general population are upper respiratory tract infections. They have significant social repercussions because…
Acute Abdomen: an Approach to Diagnosis and Management
Acute Abdomen – Overview Abdomen pain is a condition that needs to be treated and attended to right away. An infection, inflammation, vascular blockage, or…
Acute Vestibular Symptoms: an Approach to Diagnosis and Management
Patient With Acute Vestibular Symptoms – Introduction Acute vestibular symptoms are commonly encountered both in acute and outpatient settings. Symptoms can present with classic features…
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease – Introduction Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a disease very frequently seen both in emergency and outpatient gynecological consultations. It includes a…
Nephrolithiasis in Adults
Nephrolithiasis in Adults – Introduction Nephrolithiasis, also known as Kidney stones, is the most prevalent ailment affecting the urinary system, affecting roughly 12% of the…