Warning Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer and its Differential Diagnosis

Background: Lack of knowledge and awareness about oral cancer, its risk factors and negligence of the early warning signs play crucial role in raising the incidence of the disease. The present study was carried out to evaluate the awareness of oral cancer among patients visiting Kantipur Dental College, Kathmandu, Nepal.Methods: The cross-sectional study was done in 471 patients from 15-85 years. Self administered questionnaire was prepared which comprised of knowledge of oral cancer, source of information, its early signs and symptoms along with the awareness of its risk factors.Results: Most of the participants (41.80%) had not heard of oral cancer. 31.60% recognized tobacco smoking and tobacco chewing as the chief risk factor with 15.50% and 10.80% of participants who identified white patch and red patch as early sign of oral cancer respectively. Pearson’s chi square test was used which showed statistically significant association of total mean knowledge score and awareness score with age, education level and occupation (p<0.05).Conclusions: This study done in dental patients showed lack of knowledge and awareness in general public about oral cancer. There seem to be a need for more planned awareness programs through newspapers, radio, television and health campaigns regarding the association of habits in the development of oral cancer and benefits of detecting oral cancer at early stage for better prognosis.

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Ultrasound evaluation of dialysis access-related distal ischaemia

The Journal of Vascular Access ◽

10.1177/1129729820932420 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 112972982093242

Author(s):

N Pirozzi ◽

L De Alexandris ◽

J Scrivano ◽

L Fazzari ◽

J Malik

Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Ultrasound Examination ◽

Preoperative Evaluation ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Central Vein ◽

Dialysis Access ◽

Needed Information ◽

Vein Catheter ◽

Ultrasound Evaluation ◽

Central Vein Catheter

Dialysis access-related distal ischaemia is a rare yet potentially rather risky complication of haemodialysis angioaccess. Timely diagnosis is crucial to target both the goals of the access team: first of all to preserve the function of the hand ideally along with angioaccess patency. Unfortunately for some patients, urgent access ligation and central vein catheter insertion would be needed to save the hand. After a first clinical examination to determine the diagnostic suspicion, the ultrasound evaluation would provide nearly all the needed information to confirm the diagnosis and to determine the most appropriate procedure to rescue the patient from distal ischaemia. In some cases, photoplethysmography would help in the differential diagnosis of other non-ischaemic causes of similar signs and symptoms. Angiography would complete the preoperative evaluation for some. Dialysis access-related distal ischaemia would be briefly reviewed, and a deep description of the ultrasound examination tools and findings would be provided for a tailored therapeutic approach.

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Abstract TP199: Stroke Awareness in Argentina, the Sifhon Population Survey

Stroke ◽

10.1161/str.48.suppl_1.tp199 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 48 (suppl_1) ◽

Author(s):

Daiana E Dossi ◽

Maximiliano A Hawkes ◽

Mauricio F Farez ◽

Maia M Gomez Schneider ◽

Nicolas A Torres ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Distribution System ◽

Population Survey ◽

Large Population ◽

Family Doctor ◽

Specific Treatment ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Warning Signs ◽

Public Media ◽

Stroke Awareness

Introduction: Stroke awareness in Latin America is scant. We conducted a large population survey in 13 provinces in Argentina to assess knowledge of cerebrovascular disease. Methods: We distributed 110,000 multiple-choice anonymous questionnaires using the house distribution system of a bottled water dispensing company, assessing information regards age, gender, educational level, general stroke information, attitude towards symptoms and treatment. Percentages of each choice were recorded for every question and a multivariate analysis was performed. Results: A total of 12,710 surveys were returned, age 51±17 years, 69% women. Almost 95% reported prior knowledge of the disease, 50% through public media, 37% through a relative/friend that had a stroke and 8% through their family doctor. The Spanish acronym for accidente cerebrovascular , ACV, was the most frequently identified name for stroke (79%), the Spanish equivalent to cerebral attack was used by 7% and 0,4% used the term “ictus”. Only 29% knew about TIA but 69% identified stroke risk factors. Although 73% recognized their signs and symptoms, 11% misinterpreted them as a heart attack and 34% ignored that stroke can present with severe headache. Although 73% considered the disease potentially disabling/fatal, 40% ignored its frequency. If symptoms, 25% would call 911 and 50% would go to an emergency room by own means. Only 63% knew the existence of a specific treatment. Lowest degree of knowledge was seen in young, single, non-university men. Conclusion: This study represents the largest general public stroke awareness survey in Spanish speaking populations. Respondents showed excellent recognition of risk factors, warning signs and need of a rapid response. The population had little knowledge of prevalence, severity, TIA, and acute treatment. Public media appear to have an essential role in education.

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Knowledge about Cervical Cancer Early Warning Signs and Symptoms, Risk Factors and Vaccination among Students at a Medical School in Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention ◽

10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.6.2529 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 15 (6) ◽

pp. 2529-2532 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Darwish ◽

Abdullah Fouad Al-Naim ◽

Khalid Saleh Al-Mulhim ◽

Nasser Khaled Al-Otaibi ◽

Mohammed Saad Morsi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cervical Cancer ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Medical School ◽

Early Warning ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Warning Signs ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Early Warning Signs

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Hypothyroidism with special reference to kaphavruta udana vayu – an overview study.

National Journal of Research in Ayurved Science ◽

10.52482/ayurlog.v8i03.607 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (03) ◽

Author(s):

Pragati Dwivedi

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trials ◽

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Positive Result ◽

Special Reference ◽

Prevalence Rate ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Autoimmune Disorder ◽

Modern Medicine ◽

Clinical Correlation ◽

Health Issues

Hypothyroidism is one of the fastest rising health issues in India, with the prevalence rate of 10.95% ~1 in 10 adults. Thus, it is of great need to deal with this ever-emerging disease. In Ayurveda, Hypothyroidism is often taken as Rasa - pradoshaja vyadhi and treated accordingly but the outcome is not as expected always. So, there is a need to find out other conditions which shows similar signs and symptoms as hypothyroidism and that can be considered in differential diagnosis. In Modern medicine the causes of Hypothyroidism are differentiated in deficiency, insufficiency of hormone, inefficiency of gland, autoimmune disorder, Cancer etc. In our study we will refer it with Kaphavruta udana vayu vikriti with the help of classical textual references which will be helpful in the treatment precisely. Aims & objective – 1. To evaluate co-relation between hypothyroidism with kaphavruta udana vayu vikruti 2. To evaluate action of erand sneh in kaphavruta udana vayu vikruti Methodology – All classical texts were referred like Bruhtrayi & Laghutrayi and others to evaluate the clinical correlation of hypothyroidism and kaphavruta udana vayu vikruti. Whether line of treatment mentioned in kaphavruta udana vayu vikruti shows the positive result in hypothyroidism. Conclusion –It was observed that the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism were very much similar with kapha vruta udana vayu vikruti. Hypothyroidism can successes fully be referred as Kaphavruta udana yavu vikruti. According to textual references we can utilize Eranda Sneha Nasya & Paan in the management of hypothyroidism. Thus, it has significant role in reducing the signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism because of its Vata - kaphhara, srotovishodhan, Anulomana, vrushya actions. Further studies and clinical trials are essential to evaluate the efficacy of erand sneha and correlation between hypothyroidism & kaphavruta udana vayu vikriti.

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Signs and Symptoms in Pediatrics

10.1542/9781581108552 ◽

2015 ◽

Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Abdominal Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Sleep Disturbances ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Diagnostic Procedures ◽

Heart Murmurs ◽

Physical Examinations ◽

Ongoing Care

This convenient handbook is a comprehensive guide to the evaluation and treatment of more than 80 signs and symptoms. It is organized alphabetically, and each entry includes history and physical examinations; causes; differential diagnosis; diagnostic procedures; treatment approaches including when to refer and when to admit; ongoing care and follow-up; and prevention. Contents include: Abdominal pain Anxiety Back pain Chest pain Depression Diarrhea and steatorrhea Dizziness and vertigo Fatigue and weakness Fever Headache Heart murmurs Jaundice Rash Red eye/pink eye Sleep disturbances Speech and language concerns Vomiting Wheezing And more!

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea

10.2310/gastro.5445 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Judy Nee ◽

Jacqueline L. Wolf

Keyword(s):

Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Abdominal Pain ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Clinical Manifestations ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Treatment Modalities ◽

Dietary Advice ◽

Emerging Therapies ◽

Irritable Bowel

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a complex, functional gastrointestinal condition characterized by abdominal pain and alteration in bowel habits without an organic cause. One of the subcategories of this disorder is IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D). Clinically, patients who present with more than 3 months of abdominal pain or discomfort associated with an increase in stool frequency and/or loose stool form are defined as having IBS-D. This review addresses IBS-D, detailing the epidemiology, etiology and genetics, pathophysiology and pathogenesis, diagnosis, clinical manifestations and physical examination findings, differential diagnosis, treatment, emerging therapies, complications, and prognosis. Figures show potential mechanisms and pathophysiology of IBS, IBS-D suspected by clinical assessment and Rome III criteria, pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment options, potential mechanisms of action of probiotics, and potential treatment modalities. Tables list the Rome criteria for IBS, alarm signs and symptoms suggestive of alternative diagnoses, IBS criteria, differential diagnosis of IBS-D, dietary advice options for IBS-D, and alternative and emerging therapies in IBS-D. This review contains 5 figures, 6 tables and 42 references KEYWORDS: IBS-D, eluxadoline, rifaximin, probiotics, bloating, antidepressants, bile acid malabsorption, microscopic colitis, celiac

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Herpangina: The Etiologic Spectrum

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.36.4.632 ◽

1965 ◽

Vol 36 (4) ◽

pp. 632-634

Author(s):

James D. Cherry ◽

Charles L. Jahn

Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Febrile Illness ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Enterovirus Infection ◽

Febrile Disease

The etiology of herpangitic enanthem cannot be restricted to certain Coxsackie A viruses. Zahorsky1, 2 and others3-5 considered herpangina a specific febrile disease, but in light of more recent studies6-17 and the presently reported cases, it would seem more appropriate to restrict the use of the term "herpangina" to the description of the characteristic oropharyngeal lesions. Enanthem is one of the protean manifestations of enterovirus infection and is must be included along with other signs and symptoms in the over-all differential diagnosis of summer febrile illness.

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SERS-based differential diagnosis between multiple solid malignancies: breast, colorectal, lung, ovarian and oral cancer

International Journal of Nanomedicine ◽

10.2147/ijn.s198684 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol Volume 14 ◽

pp. 6165-6178 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Vlad Moisoiu ◽

Andrei Stefancu ◽

Diana Gulei ◽

Radu Boitor ◽

Lorand Magdo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Oral Cancer ◽

Solid Malignancies

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Assessment of Knowledge and Screening in Oral, Breast, and Cervical Cancer in the Population of the Northeast Region of India

JCO Global Oncology ◽

10.1200/jgo.19.00257 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 601-609 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kunal Oswal ◽

Rishav Kanodia ◽

Akash Pradhan ◽

Umakant Nadkar ◽

Mahendra Avhad ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Cervical Cancer ◽

Cancer Screening ◽

Oral Cancer ◽

Health Workers ◽

Warning Signs ◽

Sample Population ◽

North East ◽

Symptoms And Signs

PURPOSE The burden of cancer is increasing globally, with poor outcomes in terms of morbidity and mortality in patients, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Lack of awareness of the risk factors, symptoms, and signs of common cancers in addition to inadequate cancer prevention programs at the community level are a major hindrance to the early detection of cancer. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in the North East Region (NER) of India, with a sample population of 1,400 participants from Assam (n = 1,000), Meghalaya (n = 200), and Nagaland (n = 200). The questionnaire developed for the study consisted of sociodemographic profile, knowledge about cancer (oral, breast, and cervical), its warning signs, risk factors, and attitude toward cancer screening. Statistical analysis was performed using STATA version 13.0. RESULTS Among all the participants, 59% had heard about oral cancer, 50% about breast cancer, and 31% about cervical cancer. A limited understanding of risk factors, symptoms, and signs was reported for oral cancer (45%), breast cancer (54%), and cervical cancer (63%). A total of 34% of participants were aware of cancer screening. Among those who were aware of cancer screening, only six people had undergone any form of cancer screening, and 71% cited media as the major source of information. CONCLUSION The level of cancer awareness is low in the NER. A multipronged approach is needed with assistance from government and nongovernment organizations for training, providing adequate human resources and equipment, and developing cancer screening infrastructure. This needs to be coupled with mass media communication and interpersonal communication through frontline health workers.

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