Hospital Management

Introduction Guillain-Barre syndrome is a quite rare disorder which causes the body’s immune system to attack the nervous system. The disorder starts from weakness and tingling in the hands and feet and can result in complete paralysis if not treated accordingly . Guillain-Barré syndrome is a medical emergency and affected people need to be hospitalized immediately. Symptoms Guillain-Barré syndrome usually begins with tingling sensations and weakness in the hand and feet, as mentioned above, which starts spreading to the arms and the upper body. In some people, the symptoms can start directly in the arms and/or face. Muscle weakness can develop into paralysis as the disorder progresses. Here are the common symptoms of the syndrome : Pin and needle-prick like sensations in the fingers, wrists, toes and ankles. Weakness in the legs that spreads to the upper body Unsteadiness in walking and difficulty or inability climbing stairs Difficulty in eye and facial mo...

Overview A diaphragmatic hernia occurs when any one or more of abdominal organs move upwards into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm. This opening is actually a defect which is either since birth (congenital) or develops in the course of life (acquired). Thus, diaphragmatic hernia has two types, namely; Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) and Acquired Diaphragmatic Hernia (ADH). The differences between the two will be highlighted below. Differences in the Types CDH occurs due to the abnormal development of a foetus in the womb. This abnormal development results in a defect which allows one or more organs to move up and occupy some space in the chest, where lungs should be. This usually affects one lung which doesn’t develop properly.  ADH usually results from an injury, either a blunt one or a penetrating one. Accidents and falls are usually to blame for these, and an error made during abdominal or chest surgery can also cause AD...

Overview To understand the Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis procedure , we must first understand what adhesions are. Adhesions are fibrous bands of scar tissue that form between tissues and organs. It’s kind of an internal scar tissue that connects tissues which are not normally connected. They usually form after an abdominal surgery, or after a bout of gastrointestinal or intra-abdominal infection such as diverticulitis, pelvic inflammatory disease and the like. Almost 95% of all people who undergo an abdominal surgery develop adhesions, as they are a part of the body’s natural healing process. Why is Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis required? Although most adhesions don’t cause any symptoms, some may cause complications such as bowel obstructions, infertility, and chronic pain. Laparoscopy is a popular choice for treating adhesions so that no further adhesions are formed. Apart from being less invasive than traditional surgery, laparoscopic surgery is preferred because: It...

Overview Partial knee joint replacement surgery , or simply partial knee replacement, is a surgery like total knee replacement , but to replace only one part of the damaged knee. It is usually done to replace either the inside (medial) part, the outside (lateral) part, or the kneecap of the knee.The most common reason people have a knee joint replaced is to ease severe arthritis pain. Read also:   How to Reduce the Risks of a Knee Replacement Surgery? What’s the Outlook? The usual prognosis is that most people are able to recover quickly and have much less pain than they did before surgery. People who have a partial knee replacement recover faster than those who have a total knee replacement. Many people are able to walk without a cane or walker within 3 to 4 weeks after surgery, but usually need physical therapy for 4 to 6 months. Most forms of exercise are also okay after surgery, including walking, swimming, tennis, golf, and biking. However, hi...