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Causes of Delirium
😵💫Delirium (not to be confused with dementia) is a temporary, serious alteration in mental state. Patients typically struggle with thinking clearly and have a reduced awareness of the environment. This state of confusion and disorientation typcally lasts hours to days, depending on the cause. 🤔 There are a variety of causes of delirium, ranging from … Continue reading Causes of Delirium
Reversible Causes of Cardiac Arrest
❤️🩹A cardiac arrest occurs due to a sudden loss of blood flow due to the heart being unable to pump effectively. Patients typically present with loss of consciousness and abnormal/absent breathing. They may experience chest pain, fatigue, dizziness and vomiting. It is important to recognise these symptoms quickly to administer basic life support, including CPR. … Continue reading Reversible Causes of Cardiac Arrest
Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism
🔥Hyperthyroidism, also known as an overactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid releases high levels of thyroid hormone into the body. This results in an increased metabolism, causing a range of signs and symptoms. 💦 A useful mnemomic to remember the features of hyperthyroidism is ‘SWEATING’. It stands for: Sweating Weight loss Emotional lability Appetite increased … Continue reading Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism
Symptoms of Chronic Liver Disease
🍺 Chronic liver disease is any disease of the liver lasting over 6 months. There are a range of pathologies including liver cirrosis, cancer and inflammation. 🍷Some of the signs of chronic liver disease are associated with the disease itself, while others are associated with decompensation. Signs can be remembered using the mnemonic ABCDEFGHIJ, which … Continue reading Symptoms of Chronic Liver Disease
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