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This book describes Smooth Muscles, Functions, Diseases, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesLearning muscle contraction can be quite a beastComplex and detailed, to say the leastBut with this poem, you are sure to learnHow the muscles work, why at times they burnIntimidating, I know, but it is not to worryJust keep on reading and you'll learn in a hurryAll is launched by an Action PotentialTraveling in a neuron to a voltage ...

Melasma is a medical disorder characterized by dark spots on the face.Melasma are patches of dark skin that occur on parts of the face that are exposed to the sun.Melasma is a skin condition that can happen at any time in life.It is simply a type of skin discoloration found on parts of the face exposed to the sun.Its start is normally linked to pregnancy or hormonal contraceptives usage combined with skin exposure to sunlightThe sunlight also works like a...

Fifty years later as a family doctor I have found that many health conditions such as falls, poor balance, poor eyesight, urinary incontinence, muscle weakness and chronic illnesses happen very frequently in the elderly.I have taken many of the contents from my older series of simple guide to different medical conditions to concentrate on these disorders that are happening in the elderly patients.Old people have acquired much wisdom,Their bodies however do not blossom...

Vision Loss (Blindness) is medical disorder that indicates the partial or complete loss of vision.This vision loss may happen spontaneously or over duration of time.Some forms of vision loss never result in complete blindnessComplete Vision Loss (Blindness) is the eyes having lost the ability to see.It may also indicate a loss of vision that cannot be cured with glasses or contact lenses.Partial blindness suggests that the patient has very limited vision....

This book describes Misophonia (Hatred of Sound), Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesMisophonia, also termed the "hatred or dislike of sound," is featured by the sensitivity to specific sounds, followed by an unpleasant emotional and physical response.People with misophonia link the experience of the sound stimulus more closely to irritation, disgust, or even pain, rather than anxiety or fear.The trigger sounds that activate this discomfort are normally hig...

This book describes Spinal Cord Injury, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesChristopher Reeves who was well known for his Superman movies fell from his horse in 1995 and broke his first and second vertebrae and injuring his spinal cord.He became a tetraplegic, paralyzed from the neck downwards due to a spinal cord injury in the neck and had difficulty in breathing.A spinal surgeon managed to join his skull back to his spinal column.An iron lung was used...

Mitral regurgitation is a medical condition in which the heart valve that separates the upper and lower chambers on the left side of the heart does not close properly.Regurgitation means leaking from a valve that does not close all the way.Mitral regurgitation is the most common type of heart valve disorder.As the valve does not close properly, some blood is pumped back into the left atrium when the left ventricle contractsTherefore the wall of the atrium may be...

This book describes Pancreatitis, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesPancreatitis is an acute or chronic pancreas inflammationChronic disease follows attacks of acute pancreas infectionThe presence of gallstone is the most common cause of pancreatitisSmall gallstone blocked the bile duct causing pancreatic necrosisPatients present with epigastric abdominal pain aggravated by eatingThere may be also abdominal distension, nausea and vomiti...

This book describes Avoidant Personality Disorder, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesPeople with avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) have a life term pattern of extreme shyness.Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD) is a mental health disorder featured by:Avoidance of social interaction,Sensitivity to rejection,Feelings of inadequacy,Extreme shyness, andFeelings of inferiority.They also feel insuf...

Sjogren's syndrome is a medical disorder that most frequently produces dry eyes and mouth.It is a form of autoimmune disease.It can be Primary and Secondary if it occurs with other autoimmune diseases:Rheumatoid arthritisSystemic lupus erythematosus.SclerodermaThere is lymphocytic invasion of exocrine glands, inducing the main symptoms of:Xerophthalmia (dry eyes),Xerostomia (dry mouth) andEnl...

This book describes Kikuchi Disease, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesKikuchi-Fujimoto disease, also known as histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis, is a very rare benign (non-cancerous) disorder of the lymph nodes.Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease was first described in Japan in 1972, as a benign and self-limiting disease that mainly involves young women of Asian origin.Most patients are younger than 30 years of age, but this disorder has been reported in patient...

Seborrheic dermatitis is a medical inflammatory skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and body.Normally, seborrheic dermatitis begins with a flaky, itchy, scaly, and red skin.It especially involves the sebaceous-gland-rich areas of skin.In older children and adults, seborrheic dermatitis normally manifests as scalp scaling similar to dandruff or as mild to marked redness of the facial smile line fold.It can happen with or without reddened skin.Cradle c...