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A femur fracture refers to a break in the thigh bone. The symptoms, treatment, and potential complications of this fracture vary depending on whether the break occurs across the bone’s neck (the short section between the top of the shaft and the hip joint) or across the shaft. This type of fracture, commonly known as…

Felbinac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used topically in the form of a gel or aerosol foam to alleviate pain and inflammation resulting from injuries like sprains or bruises. Occasionally, it can lead to localized skin irritation. Since a portion of the drug is absorbed into the bloodstream, individuals who have had negative responses…

A fat pad is essentially a localized cluster of fat tissue, typically found in certain areas of the body that require extra padding and protection. Such regions include behind the eyes, around the kidneys, behind the knees, beneath the heel bone, and within the cheeks, especially noticeable in babies. Fat pads that form irregularly could…

Fat atrophy is the condition where there is a localized reduction of fat tissue under the skin. People with type 1 diabetes, which is insulin-dependent, can experience this fat loss at injection sites. Similarly, individuals undergoing treatment with antiretroviral medications for HIV infection or AIDS may also exhibit a unique pattern of fat atrophy.  

Extended exposure to sunlight can lead to early skin aging. Characteristics of such skin, often seen in farmers, include loss of elasticity, wrinkles, dryness, and a thinning texture that can also have thicker patches. It’s also common to observe an overproduction of skin pigment.  

Fanconi anaemia is a rare form of aplastic anaemia where the bone marrow, typically responsible for producing all varieties of blood cells, generates an abnormally low count of these cells. Fanconi anaemia is a rare form of aplastic anaemia where the bone marrow, typically responsible for producing all varieties of blood cells, generates an abnormally…

Family screening involves examining family members when one individual has been diagnosed with a hereditary disorder. This process aims to detect signs of heightened vulnerability to the disorder, which may include testing for a specific genetic anomaly, like in the case of cystic fibrosis. This information is crucial to medical professionals in determining the likelihood…

Familial hypercholesterolaemia is a genetically inherited condition that affects the metabolism of lipoproteins, leading to an elevated cholesterol level in the blood. This occurs because the individuals suffering from this disorder lack the necessary low-density lipoprotein receptors in their liver. These receptors play a crucial role in removing surplus cholesterol from the bloodstream. The inheritance…

The likelihood of falling tends to progressively increase as one gets older. This heightened risk of falling often results from the gradual slowing of reflexes, leading to situations where an older person who stumbles may be too slow to avert a fall. Falls could merely be accidents, often triggered by ground obstructions like loose floor…