scholarly journals A study to assess the gynecological problems among adolescent girls attending gynecology out patient department in secondary care hospital in North East India

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 546
Author(s):  
Reetika Joshi ◽  
Veino Kuveio Duomai
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Young Girls ◽  
North East India ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
North East ◽  
Christian Hospital ◽  
Patient Department

Background: Adolescence is a period of transition between childhood and adulthood. It is marked by enormous biological, physical and psychological changes. The young girls are embarrassed to discuss their gynecolgical problems and are hesitant to seek medical help, however their problems need to be identified and addressed. This study identifies the major health problems faced by adolescent girls.Methods: This research study was conducted at Baptist Christian hospital, Assam from Oct 2019 to Mar 2020. A total of 61 adolescent girls in the age group of 10 to 19 years attending gynecology out patient department of Baptist Christian hospital, Assam were included in this study.Results: Most of the girls who attended the OPD were between 17 to 19 years of age (54%). Maximum number (75%) of girls attain menarche at the mean age of 12.6 years. 55.7% of girls presented with menstrual disorders and the most common menstrual disorder was found to be menorrhagia (32%), followed by oligomenorrhea (29%).Conclusions: This study gives out that young girls must be taught to take care of their body and they must be made aware of their bodily changes during growing up years. Health education regarding menstrual hygiene, menstrual problems and reproductive health should be imparted to them.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Carbapenem Resistance among Gram-Negative Bacteria in a Tertiary Care Hospital in North-East India

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 56-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Ph. Henkhoneng Mate ◽  
◽  
Dr. Kh Sulochana Devi ◽  
Dr. Ksh Mamta Devi ◽  
Dr. San Damrolien ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Carbapenem Resistance ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East

scholarly journals Varied presentations of moyamoya disease in a tertiary care hospital of north-east India

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 317 ◽  
Author(s):  
AshokK Kayal ◽  
Papori Borah ◽  
Vikas Sharma ◽  
LakshyaJyoti Basumatary ◽  
Marami Das ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Moyamoya Disease ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East

scholarly journals Etiological profile of pyodermas in a tertiary care hospital in North-East India and their antibiotic sensitivity pattern

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Bijayanti Devi ◽  
Kamal Das ◽  
Suman Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Antibiotic Sensitivity ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Total Study Population ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East ◽  
Pigmentary Disorders ◽  
Sensitivity Pattern ◽  
Study Population

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Hypermelanoses involving predominantly the face and the neck is relatively common and often presents a complex diagnostic problem. The present study was done in the study population of 500 patients of facial pigmentation, attending the skin outpatient department in AarupadaiVeedu Medical College and Hospital from October 2015 to September 2017. Aim and objective of the study was to study various clinical patterns of facial pigmentation, their clinical characteristics, their association with other pigmentary disorders and to evaluate the different etiotogical and precipitating factors.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> In this study, a special proforma was prepared. Patients were thoroughly interviewed and examined to find out dermatological and systemic diseases and they were subjected to investigations to evaluate different etiological factors and diagnose the clinical type of facial pigmentation.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> The present study showed a strong female preponderance. Among the total study population there were 55% cases of melasma, 20% cases of Riehls melanosis, 10% cases of periorbital pigmentation and 5% of miscellaneous causes.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Facial pigmentation was commonly seen in the females. 21-30 years age group was the most commonly affected age group in all types of facial pigmentation. Melasma, Riehls melanosis and periorbital pigmentation were the most common clinical types of facial pigmentation observed.</p>

scholarly journals Profile of alopecia areata in patients attending dermatology out patient department in a tertiary care hospital in Gangtok, Sikkim

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 782
Author(s):  
Nisha Gupta ◽  
Rekha Sharma ◽  
Rukma L. Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
The Body ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Male Preponderance ◽  
Patient Department

<p><strong>Background:</strong> Alopecia areata is a condition that is characterized by a well-defined round or oval patches of non-scaring hair loss in scalp or any hairy area of the body. Alopecia areata has become a major health problem faced by people all over the world. This research was done to ascertain the prevalence of alopecia areata in different age group and to study its association with autoimmune diseases and systemic illnesses.</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> The present hospital based descriptive study includes 52 alopecia areata patients attending dermatology out-patient department.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> It was seen that the disease can occur at any age group mostly affecting those between 21-40 years. The age of presentation varied from 14 to 48 years with male preponderance. It was found that arthritis was associated in 30.7%, ANA was positive in 7.7% and 12% had hypothyroidism. Eosinophilia was found in 34.6% and 7.7% had asthma among then.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Our study shows that it could be associated with autoimmunity, thyroid abnormality, atopy and inflammation.</p>

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