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Geriatric diseases
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View detailsTriple-H Syndrome
Clinically, "three highs" refers to hypertension, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia. The specific diagnostic criteria are: Hypertension: At least three blood pressure measurements taken on different days are consistently above 140/90 mmHg under normal conditions. Hyperglycemia: Refers to a long-term elevated concentration of glucose in the blood, with a fasting blood glucose level above 6.1 mmol/L and a postprandial (2 hours after a meal) blood glucose level above 7.8 mmol/L. Hyperlipidemia: Diagnosed if total cholesterol is above 5.1 mmol/L, or triglycerides are above 1.7 mmol/L.
View detailsHyperlipidemia
Hyperlipidemia, also known as high blood lipids, typically refers to elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the serum. This condition is prevalent among individuals who consume alcohol, smoke, are obese, or have diabetes. Generally, there are no obvious clinical symptoms, and it is often discovered during a physical examination or when seeking treatment for other diseases.
Erysipelas
Erysipelas is an acute inflammatory skin disease caused by the invasion of damaged skin and mucous membrane reticular lymphatic vessels by beta-hemolytic streptococci. It commonly affects the lower limbs and face, and is characterized by fever, erythema, and blisters.
View detailsSpasmodic torticollis
Spasmodic torticollis refers to a condition characterized by involuntary contractions of the neck muscles, leading to involuntary twisting of the head and neck, resulting in abnormal head posture. For most patients, symptoms gradually worsen after onset, with the most significant progression occurring in the first 5 years, after which the condition tends to stabilize. Spasmodic torticollis can occur at any age, but it predominantly manifests in adulthood, rarely appearing in children. It is also more common in females than in males.
View detailsLow back pain
Low back pain refers to pain occurring in the lower back, lumbosacral, or sacroiliac regions, primarily on one or both sides of the waist, which may radiate to the legs. The most common cause of low back pain is mechanical injury due to various factors, such as lumbar sprains. In addition, localized lumbar spine lesions caused by chronic strain are also common among clinical patients. Some patients may also experience low back pain due to other systemic diseases affecting the lumbar region.
View detailsSciatica
Sciatica is not a specific disease but a symptom, referring to a pain syndrome that occurs along the course of the sciatic nerve due to various causes, specifically pain in the lower back, buttocks, posterior thigh, posterolateral calf, and lateral foot.
View detailsUrethritis
Urethritis is a lower urinary tract infection, referring to inflammation of the urethral mucosa from the bladder outlet to the external urethral orifice. It can be divided into acute and chronic based on its course. It is more common in women, with typical symptoms including urethral itching, dysuria, and a burning sensation in the urethra during urination.
View detailsEpididymitis
The epididymis is a tissue that surrounds and lies closely on top of the testis. It is the site where sperm mature and are stored. Epididymitis is a common infection of the male reproductive system, which can be divided into acute epididymitis and chronic epididymitis. This disease is common in young and middle-aged men. The main symptoms include pain and swelling in the affected side of the scrotum.
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