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Excessive lacrimation or epiphora is determined by the hypersecretion of the lacrimal gland or the impossibility of adequate drainage of tears, through the nasolacrimal ducts, and can be present in one or both eyes. The lacrimal glands are accessories that generate the basal lacrimal secretion to maintain an optimal level of hydration of the eyeballs,…
Arterial hypertension is represented by increases in systolic blood pressure above 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure above 90 mmHg. What is hypertension Why does the condition occur? What are the symptoms of high blood pressure? The diagnosis of arterial hypertension Treatment of hypertension What is hypertension Arterial hypertension is represented by increases in systolic…
The term sciatica refers to the pain felt along the path of the sciatic nerve, which starts from the lumbar region and extends lower, towards the thighs and buttocks, reaching the level of the leg. Although in certain situations sciatica can be severe, most of the time the pain subsides with treatment within a few…
Sexual satisfaction is among the most important ingredients that maintain happiness in a couple and fulfill a relationship. However, many men seem to face throughout their lives the failure to obtain an acceptable erection to initiate a sexual act. Although most cases of erectile dysfunction occur after the age of 40, these problems do not…
Atrophy of brain tissue represents a progressive decrease in the number of nerve cells and interneuronal connections that, over time, lead to the loss of brain volume (shrinking of the brain) and the reduction of cognitive functions. What is cerebral atrophy? Why does cerebral atrophy occur? Treatment of cerebral atrophy What is cerebral atrophy? Atrophy…
Diabetic retinopathy represents the damage to the blood vessels of the retina with the appearance of morphological and functional damage, up to the rupture and appearance of retinal hemorrhages and macular edema, which can lead to vision loss in patients with diabetes. What is diabetic retinopathy What are the causes of retinopathy in diabetes What…
Cardiac rhythm disorders, also known as cardiac arrhythmias, are due to the improper functioning of the cardiac electrical system that can appear de novo or in the course of the evolution of pre-existing cardiac (ischemic cardiopathy, valvulopathies, myocardial infarction) and non-cardiac (thyroid disorders, lung disorders) diseases. What are heart rhythm disorders? Why do arrhythmias occur?…
Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder of the peripheral nervous system that associates a series of manifestations that cause muscle weakness, numbness and pain syndrome in the upper and lower limbs. What is peripheral neuropathy? What are the causes of peripheral neuropathy? Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy The diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy Treatment of peripheral neuropathy What…
Testosterone is an androgenic (male) hormone found in both men and women, synthesized from cholesterol under the action of the luteinizing hormone produced by the pituitary gland. In males, testosterone synthesis takes place in the testicles, being ensured by Leydig cells capable of steroidogenesis due to the specific enzymatic equipment they contain. As in the…
Dementia is a disease manifested by cognitive impairment (loss of intellectual capacity) characterized by significant impairment of memory, attention, cognition and language. What is dementia? Why does cognitive impairment occur? What are the symptoms of senile dementia? Diagnosis of senile dementia Treatment of senile dementia What is dementia? Dementia is a disease manifested by cognitive…
