Acute Diarrhea in Adults
Summary Acute diarrheal disease is a common condition encountered in the acute setting. Acute Diarrhea is defined as the presence of three or more loose…
Acute Otitis
Summary Acute otitis is an inflammatory process occurring at the external or medium ear canals. It is produced mainly by infectious diseases. Acute otitis is…
Acute Upper Respiratory Infections
Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Summary Acute Upper Respiratory tract infections are the most common infections worldwide. They range from mild forms of disease to severe…
Acute Abdomen: an Approach to Diagnosis and Management
Summary Acute abdomen is a condition that needs to be treated and attended to right away. An infection, inflammation, vascular blockage, or obstruction are all…
Acute Vestibular Symptoms: an Approach to Diagnosis and Management
Summary Acute vestibular symptoms include manifestations like vertigo, dizziness, lightheadedness, and unsteadiness, among others. They are a common concern in patients presenting to the acute…
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Summary Pelvic inflammatory disease is a spectrum of inflammatory and infectious disorders affecting the upper female genital tract, which includes endometritis, salpingitis, purulent pelvic collections,…
Nephrolithiasis in Adults
Summary Nephrolithiasis is the most common condition affecting the urinary system. Crystallization of chemical precipitates in the urine under certain conditions is the main pathophysiological…
Distal Radius Fractures in Adults
Summary Distal radius Fractures are the most common injury in adults. They involve traumatic lesions of the distal ulna and radius and the proximal carpal…
Vulvovaginitis: an Overview of Diagnosis and Management
Summary Vulvovaginitis is a frequent condition encountered in gynecological consultations. Vulvovaginitis is defined as the inflammation of the vulva and vagina, most often produced by…
Diagnosis and Management of Anaphylaxis in Adults
Summary Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition that results from a type I hypersensitivity reaction to a certain allergen. Although an uncommon disorder, the diagnosis and…