http://www.chaitanyamedical.com This blog gives information about diseases and health problems Wed, 28 May 2008 04:14:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Blockage of uterine tubes, often the consequence of pelvic inflammatory disease. Anatomical problems, eg. Retroversion of the uterus. Endocrine factors, any abnormalities of the glands and hormones governing the menstrual cycle can interfere with, for example, ovulation or the uterine cycle. Low body weight. Endometriosis. http://www.chaitanyamedical.com/2008/05/female-infertility/ All warm blooded animals are susceptible to the rabies virus, which is endemic in many countries but not in Britain. The main reservoirs of virus are wild animals, some of which may be carriers. There may infect domestic pets which then become the main source of human infection. The virus ... http://www.chaitanyamedical.com/2008/05/rabies/ This is not a disease in it self. It is a sign of abnormal bilirubin metabolism and excretion. Bilirubin, produced from the breakdown of haemoglobin, is usually conjugated in the liver and excreted in the bile.Conjugation the process of adding certain groups to the bilirubin molecule, makes it water soluble ... http://www.chaitanyamedical.com/2008/05/jaundice/ Inflammation of the glands and prepuce may be caused by a specific or non specific infection. In non specific infections , or balanitis , lack of reproal hygiene is an important predisposing factor,especially if phimosis is present, i.e the orifice in the foreskin is too small to allow for its ... http://www.chaitanyamedical.com/2008/05/infections-of-penis/ This is an acute inflammatory condition of the salivary glands ,especially the parotids. It is caused by the mumps virus .one of the parainfluenza group. The virus is inhaled in infected droplets and during the 18 - 21 day incubation period viruses multiply elsewhere in the body before spreading to ... http://www.chaitanyamedical.com/2008/05/mumps/ Also known as Decubitus ulcers, there accus over pressure points between a bony Prominence and a hard surface. Eg. A bed or chair. When this occurs , blood flow to the affected area is impaired and ischaemia develops initially the skin reddens, and later as ischaemia and necrosis occur ... http://www.chaitanyamedical.com/2008/05/pressure-sores/ Compression of a facial nerve in the temporal bone foramen causes paralysis of facial muscles with drooping and loss of facial expression on the affected side .The immediate cause is inflammation and oedema of the nerve but the underlying cause is unknown .The onset may be sudden or develop ... http://www.chaitanyamedical.com/2008/05/bells-palsy/ Benign tumours Most breast Tumours are benign .fibroadenomas are the commonest type and occur any time after puberty ,incidence peaks in the third decade .some are cystic and some solid and they usually occur in women nearing the menopause .They may originate from secretory cells . Malignant Tumours Most common ... http://www.chaitanyamedical.com/2008/05/tumours-of-breasts/ this is a congenital abnormality which may not be noticed until the onset of mentruation.when complete(imperforate), the hymen forms a barriers in the vagina.blood accumulate in the vagina,uterus and uterine tubes wityh each menstural cycle,and its may enter the periotoneal cavity and cause peritonitis.the uterine tubes may becomes obstructed by ... http://www.chaitanyamedical.com/2008/05/imperforate-hymen/ shocks occurs when the metabolic needs of the cells are not being met because of inadequate blood flow.in effects,there is a reducation in circulating blood volume,in blood pressure and n cardiac tisue  hypoxia,an inadequate supply of the nutrients and the accumulation of waste products.A number of different types of shock ... http://www.chaitanyamedical.com/2008/05/shocks/