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Acromegaly & Gingatism (Hyperpituitarism)
Acromegaly/Gigantism (Hyperpituitarism) Acromegaly and Gigantism are conditions that result from hyperpituitarism, which is the excessive secretion of growth hormone (GH) by the pituitary gland. Acromegaly and gigantism can also be referred to as hyperpituitarism and the most common cause is prolonged hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH), usually by a hormone-secreting pituitary tumour. As the tumour increases…
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Endocrine System
Applied Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System The endocrine system controls the growth of many tissues, like the bone and muscle, and the degree of metabolism of various tissues, which aids in the maintenance of the normal body temperature and normal mental functions. The endocrine system comprises glands and tissues that produce hormones for…
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Normal First Stage Of Labour
PHYSIOLOGY OF FIRST STAGE OF LABOUR: UTERINE ACTION Fundal dominance;Each uterine contraction starts from the fundus near the cornua and spreads across and down wards.The contraction lasts longer in the in the fundus where it is most intense but the peak is reached simultaneously over the whole uterus and the contractions fade from all parts…
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Labour
It is described as the process by which the fetus, placenta and membranes are expelled through the birth canal after 28 weeks of gestation.ORIt is defined as rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the uterine muscles with progressive effacement (thinning) and dilatation ( opening) of the cervix, leading to expulsion of the products of conception. Normal…
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Antenatal Care
This is a planned methodological care and supervision given to a pregnant woman by a midwife or obstetrician from the time the mother starts attending antenatal clinic until beginning of labour. Aims of antenatal care To monitor the progress of pregnancy in order to support maternal health and normal fetal development. To prepare the mother…
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Normal Pregnancy
Normal Pregnancy refers to growth and development of a fertilized ovum and begins from when the ovum is fertilized until the fetus is expelled from the uterus. Normally the fetus is expelled at term or 9 months or 40 weeks or 280 days.If the fetus is expelled before 28 weeks, it is called an abortion…
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Terminologies
TERMS USED IN MIDWIFERY Midwifery: It is profession of providing assistance and medical care to women undergoing labour and child birth during antenatal, pre-natal and postnatal period. Obstetrics: This is abranch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labour and puerperium. Caesarian section: Is an incision made on the uterus through the anterior abdominal wall to remove…
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Parkinson’s Disease
PARKINSON’S DISEASE Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive loss of dopamine-producing cells in a specific region of the brain called the substantia nigra. This loss of dopamine leads to abnormal brain activity and the manifestation of various motor and non-motor symptoms. Cause of Parkinson’s Disease The exact cause of Parkinson’s disease…
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BELL’S PALSY (FACIAL NERVE PALSY)
BELL’S PALSY (FACIAL NERVE PALSY) Bell’s Palsy is a disorder characterized by disruption of the motor branch of the facial nerve (CN VII) or paralysis of one side of the face in absence of stroke. Bell’s palsy is a type of facial paralysis that results in a temporary inability to control the facial muscles on…
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA Trigeminal Neuralgia also known as Tic Douloreuv is a disorder that affects the 5th cranial nerve that causes intense periodic pain in one or more trigeminal nerve branches. Normally affects the 2nd and 3rd branches. Branches of the Trigeminal Nerve The trigeminal nerve has 3 divisions i.e The ophthalmic division(v1) that supplies the…
