Defination Hypotension is defined as a blood pressure that is considerably lower than normal and might be a cause for symptoms like lightheadedness or dizziness. Blood pressure is measured in measured in millimeters of mercury(mmHg) and includes two numbers: Systolic pressure: the highest value that shows the force generated by a heartbeat. hypotension is defined as…
Introduction Abnormally high blood pressure is called hypertension. When the body’s smallest blood vessels, known as arterioles, narrow, the blood presses too hard against the artery walls, resulting in hypertension and making the heart work harder to keep the pressure constant. For months or even years, the heart and blood vessels can tolerate elevated blood pressure….
Defination A peptic ulcer is a painful open sore that develops on the inner lining of the stomach, upper small intestine, or esophagus. These ulcers occur when the protective mucous layer of the stomach or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) is compromised, allowing digestive acids to erode the underlying tissues. Stomach pain…
What is Diabetes Mellitus? Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes, is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia) resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar by facilitating the uptake of glucose into…
Definition The most common form of diabetes, known as type 2, is a condition caused by high levels of blood glucose, or blood sugar. Your primary energy source, blood glucose, comes primarily from the food you eat. The pancreas produces the hormone insulin, which helps the digestion of glucose by your cells for use as energy….
What is Type 1 Diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which your body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in your pancreas. The pancreas produces little or no insulin when this disease is present. The hormone insulin is what the body uses to let glucose, or sugar, into…
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a disorder that makes breathing difficult by blocking airflow and damaging the lung’s other tissues. Two primary conditions are referred to by the term COPD. 1 When there is damage to the walls separating several air sacs in the lungs, emphysema…
What is a Lung Abscess? A microbial lung infection that causes the pulmonary parenchyma to necrotize is called a lung abscess. It can be categorized as acute (less than four weeks) or chronic (greater than four weeks) based on how long it lasts. They can be categorized as primary if they arise without underlying pulmonary…
