Grazes/ Scrapes/An abrasion is a partial thickness wound caused by damage to the skin and can be superficial involving only the epidermis to deep, involving the deep dermis. Abrasions usually involve minimal bleeding.[rx] Mild abrasions, also known as grazes or scrapes, do not scar or bleed because the dermis is left intact, but Read More …
Month: September 2020
Impact Abrasions – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Impact Abrasions result from a swift blow and require considerable force. Patterned abrasions resulting from blows, collisions, and run-over, etc. are examples of impact abrasions. An abrasion is a partial thickness wound caused by damage to the skin and can be superficial involving only the epidermis Read More …
Pressure Abrasions – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Pressure Abrasions result from prolonged compression of the epidermis. The force required to produce pressure abrasion is, however, minimal. E.g., the use of rough material for hanging produces a ligature mark that is an imprint of the material used. An abrasion is Read More …
Grazed or Brush Abrasions – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Grazed or Brush Abrasions are usually multiple in presentation and result from friction against a broad, rough surface. These are most commonly seen in cases of road traffic accidents as well as in sports falls. Grazed abrasions are caused by Read More …
Linear or Scratch Abrasions – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Linear or Scratch Abrasions are caused by tangential forces resulting in denuding of the epidermis. Linear abrasions are the simplest of injuries and tend to heal by primary intention, without any sequelae. Linear abrasions have significant medicolegal importance, especially when Read More …
Abrasions – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Abrasions are superficial injuries of the skin and visceral linings in the body, resulting in a break in the continuity of tissue. These are the simplest of injuries in terms of healing, with most injuries being confined to the epidermis Read More …
Menorrhagia – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Menorrhagia is menstrual bleeding that lasts more than 7 days. It can also be bleeding that is very heavy. How do you know if you have heavy bleeding? If you need to change your tampon or pad after less than 2 Read More …
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) is a broad term that describes irregularities in the menstrual cycle involving frequency, regularity, duration, and volume of flow outside of pregnancy. Up to one-third of women will experience abnormal uterine bleeding in their life, with Read More …
The Embolization of Uterine Leiomyomata
The Embolization of uterine leiomyomata (fibroids) has been performed since 1995. Because the embolization procedure is performed either solely or primarily through the uterine artery, the procedure is often referred to as uterine artery embolization (UAE). Some authors prefer to refer Read More …
The Uterus – Anatomy, Nerve Supply, Functions
The Uterus also knew as the womb, is a female reproductive organ that is responsible for many functions in the processes of implantation, gestation, menstruation, and labor. The uterus is a hollow muscular organ located in the female pelvis between Read More …
Cervical Fibroids – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Cervical Fibroids are located in the wall of the cervix (neck of the uterus). Rarely, fibroids are found in the supporting structures (round ligament, broad ligament, or uterosacral ligament) of the uterus that also contain smooth muscle tissue. Uterine Fibroids are Read More …
Submucosal Fibroids – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Submucosal Fibroids are the most common type, located in the muscle beneath the endometrium of the uterus and distort the uterine cavity; even small lesions in this location may lead to bleeding and infertility. A pedunculated lesion within the cavity Read More …