The most common cause of postrenal AKI is a urinary tract obstruction which can be caused by an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia),kidney stones,bladder stones, orcancer of the kidneys,bladder, orprostate.4 Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)symptomsinclude dribbling after urin...
Enlarged heartoccurs when the heart has to work harder than usual or where the heart muscle becomes diseases or damaged. This is known as cardiomegaly and may be caused by a range of heart diseases. Heart infectionmay affect any of the layers of the heart. Infection of the inner lining is...
Twenty-five patients (11 normal subjects, 7 patients with an enlarged left atrium due to heart failure, 7 patients with atrial fibrillation) were studied before and after dobutamine administration. From the LA pressure-area relation, the area of the A loop (the first counterclockwise loop) and ...
Congestive heart failure, where poor heart function causes fluid and blood to back up in the large veins of the body, can cause liver swelling and inflammation. Gallstones. Normally, bile flows from the liver into the gallbladder and ultimately into the intestine to help with the digestion of...
These are enlarged veins in the lower part of the esophagus that can rupture, causing severe internal bleeding. Gastrointestinal ulcers: Chronic alcohol use can lead to the development of peptic ulcers in the stomach and duodenum. These ulcers can erode blood vessels and cause bleeding. Gastritis:...
Besides being enlarged, the tissues will typically have a reddish coloration and be tender to the touch. Larger amounts (swollen face) – More extensive swelling can extend into the face and neck. a) The swelling may take the form of a localized, reddened, pus-filled bump. A tooth ...
Mainly, you’ll notice gynecomastia, also referred to as ‘man boobs,’ a condition in which the breast tissues become enlarged. This happens due to the lack of balance between estrogen and testosterone hormones in men. Low T-levels could also contribute to an increase in visceral fat. Mood...
Another potential cause of CHF is dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM,) which causes an enlarged heart, thinning of the heart muscle (particularly the left ventricle,) and arrhythmias. This is common in boxers, great Danes, certain types of spaniels, and other large breed dogs. If your veterinarian su...
As many as two-thirds of babies born with syphilis will not have symptoms during the first two years of life. Of those who do, symptoms may include:10 Anenlarged liverorspleen Petechiae(purplish skin spots caused by ruptured blood vessels) ...
Short-Term Effects of Cocaine Cocaine is a stimulant that makes a person move faster, talk faster and think at a higher speed. This heightened state of arousal is often apparent to others. Other signs and symptoms of cocaine use include: Enlarged or dilated pupils Runny nose or nosebleeds Ch...