Overview
Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) is a condition in which patients may often display an exaggerated reaction to their emotions. This causes them to laugh or cry uncontrollably . This may be due to neurological injuries or disorders .
Pseudocholinesterase (PCE) is an enzyme made in the liver and found in our blood plasma, which acts as a ghrelin regulator. Pseudocholinesterase deficiency results in the slower metabolism of medications used in anesthesia like succinylcholine, mivacurium, procaine, etc. .
Pseudogout is a medical condition that involves sudden , painful swelling and inflammation of one or more joints. The knee is commonly affected.
Though the name of the disease is CPPD (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease), a common term, ‘pseudogout’ was coined as the conditions were found to be similar to gout.
This happens due to the formation of crystal deposits in our synovial fluid, which is responsible for lubricating and moving the joints. This condition occurs with increasing age .
Overview
Pseudomembranous colitis is a medical condition that involves the inflammation of the large intestine. It is related to antibiotic usage leading to proliferation of the bacterium called Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) in the lining of the intestines. This in turn causes the large intestine to swell.
Overview
Pregnancy is usually an exciting time for parents who are expecting a baby. In rare cases, parents, especially women, believe they are pregnant, only to discover that their symptoms were caused not by pregnancy but entirely by other causes. It is called false pregnancy or pseudopregnancy.
This blog is a comprehensive understanding of a false pregnancy, its causes, symptoms, and its treatment.
Overview
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes the formation of scales and red patches on the skin.
The word psoriasis is derived from Greek words psora and iasis which can be translated as “itch” and “condition” respectively and can be termed as “itching condition” or “being itchy.”The scales and patches formed due to psoriasis are itchy and painful.
Scales usually are noticed on the joints. However, they spread to other parts of the body, including:
Introduction
Arthritis is the term used for diseases that affect joints. There are different types of arthritis affecting different age groups. Some types of arthritis do affect children and young adults as well. Psoriatic arthritis is one of those types which is seen in any age group.
Pubic lice are about 1.8-millimeter long, lice found in the genital areas. They are different from head and body lice and look like sea crabs. Pubic lice spread from one person to another through sexual contact, but they can also get transmitted through shared towels, bedding and clothes.
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