The early differentiation between septic arthritis and transient synovitis is therefore difficult, but crucial. Whereas transient synovitis is self-limiting, septic arthritis needs urgent decompression of the hip and intravenous antibiotics. What causes transient synovitis? Transient synovitis is an inflammation in the hip joint that causes pain, limp and sometimes refusalRead More →
Pain or fullness in the left upper belly that can spread to the left shoulder. A feeling of fullness without eating or after eating a small amount because the spleen is pressing on your stomach. Low red blood cells (anemia) Frequent infections. Bleeding easily. How do you check your spleenRead More →
Severe toothache pain upon chewing or application of pressure. Prolonged sensitivity (pain) to hot or cold temperatures (after the heat or cold has been removed) Discoloration (darkening) of the tooth. Swelling and tenderness in nearby gums. What causes you to get a root canal? Root canals happen when a toothRead More →
Maximize medication treatment Because protein interferes with the absorption of carbidopa-levodopa, take the medication either 30 minutes before or one to two hours after a meal. How does levodopa work in the brain? When levodopa is taken orally, it crosses into the brain through the “blood- brain barrier.” Once itRead More →
mild ache or soreness. severe or excruciating pain. inability to use the limb to walk or carry objects. limited joint motion. locking of the joint. stiffness. swelling (inflammation) tenderness. What does a diagnosis of arthralgia mean? Arthralgia describes joint stiffness. Among its many causes are overuse, sprains, injury, gout, tendonitisRead More →
Dry, short cough. Soft, moist and painful cough. Gagging or retching. Swelled larynx. Vocal changes e.g. a hoarse bark. Bad breath. Difficult and noisy breathing. Difficult and painful swallowing. How is laryngitis treated in dogs? Corticosteroids may be prescribed to reduce swelling and obstruction. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may beRead More →
Coccidiosis is caused by a microscopic parasite called coccidia that is transmitted via the droppings from infected birds. In other words, anywhere there’s a microscopic trace of bird poop—in a waterer, a feeder, or in bedding—there’s almost certainly coccidia present. How do you treat coccidiosis in chickens naturally? Numerous plant-basedRead More →
C. auris has caused bloodstream infections, wound infections, and ear infections. It also has been isolated from respiratory and urine specimens, but it is unclear if it causes infections in the lung or bladder. Can Candida auris be cured? Most C. auris infections are treatable with a class of antifungalRead More →
The antimicrobials most commonly indicated in Enterobacter infections include carbapenems, fourth-generation cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, and TMP-SMZ. Carbapenems continue to have the best activity against E cloacae, E aerogenes, and other Enterobacter species. Is Enterobacter cloacae life threatening? Crude mortality rates associated with Enterobacter infections range from 15-87%, but most reportedRead More →
Seizures take on many different forms and have a beginning (prodrome and aura), middle (ictal) and end (post-ictal) stage. How is postictal state treated? Most patients with postictal delirium do not require specific treatments, but simply need to be protected as their postictal confusion resolves. Patients need supportive care toRead More →