What is a nasal spray? Nasal sprays are medications that are available for application through the nasal cavity. Most nasal sprays are available as metered-dose nasal sprays meaning that each spray delivers a measured quantity of the solution into the nasal cavity. By creating a fine mist (aerosol), the active ingredients >> Read More ...
Corticosteroids have a significant role in the management of allergies due to its broad anti-inflammatory action, which reduces the immunological response in allergic diseases. This is invaluable in the long term management of allergic diseases. Corticosteroids reduce the duration and severity of acute exacerbations in >> Read More ...
What are antihistamines? Antihistamines are those drugs that block the H1 histamine receptors and not the other histamine receptors like H2, H3 and H4. It is also known as a H1-receptor blocker. These drugs act by block the histamine-induced responses in allergic reactions. It is the most widely used allergy medicine for >> Read More ...
What is an allergy? An allergy or hypersensitivity is one of the most common ailments that arises due to abnormal functioning of the immune system. It is a result of exposure to a specific antigen (allergen) by a sensitized person who has already developed antibodies against the allergen in question. The interaction of the >> Read More ...
The uncommon types of abdominal hernias include : Spigelian hernia Obturator hernia Lumbar hernia Sciatic hernia Interparietal hernia Perineal hernia Richter’s hernia Internal hernia Spigelian Hernia What is a spigelian hernia? It is a rare hernia that occurs through the spigelian fascia which lies just outside the outer >> Read More ...
Diagnosis of an Inguinal Hernia The most important feature in diagnosing an inguinal hernia is identifying the bulge in the inguinal region. The bulge may be associated vague pain or discomfort in the groin region. Pain can be very severe if the hernia gets incarcerated or strangulated. Some patients may have abnormal >> Read More ...
What is a femoral hernia? A femoral hernia is a protrusion of the abdominal contents through the femoral canal forming a hernial sac that appears as a swelling or bulge in the upper thigh. Due to the close proximity, a femoral hernia is often mistaken for an inguinal hernia especially since the latter is more common. How >> Read More ...
What is an inguinal hernia? Inguinal hernias are those which are seen in the groin region and account for about 75% of all hernias. With an inguinal hernia, the contents of the abdominal cavity protrude through the inguinal canal. It is more prevalent in men. Inguinal hernias are either of a direct type or indirect type >> Read More ...
Diabetes medications or antidiabetic medicines are drugs that can regulate the blood glucose levels and are therefore useful in the treatment of diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes). The diabetic medications can be broadly categorized as the insulins and non-insulin antidiabetics drugs. Non-insulin antidiabetic drugs are >> Read More ...
Incretins are are gut hormones that contribute to the secretion of insulin secretion when glucose is ingested. It does not have an effect on IV glucose infusions. A incretin hormone like glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) is stimulated in varying quantities depending on the amount of glucose ingested (glucose-dependent). It >> Read More ...