Obgyn Key

6 ARTHRITIS AND ARTHRALGIA General Discussion Several different terms are often used to describe joint disorders resulting in joint pain. Arthralgia means joint pain. Arthritis implies the presence of an…

9 BLEEDING AND BRUISING General Discussion Abnormal bleeding or bruising may cause significant anxiety for the patient and may be a sign of a serious inherited or acquired disorder. A…

7 ASCITES General Discussion In the United States, approximately 80% of ascites is caused by cirrhosis while nonhepatic causes account for the remaining 20%. In patients with liver disease, portal…