The following symptoms and complaints may occur together with testicular swelling: Leading symptom Testicular swelling Associated symptoms Pressure sensitivity Pain Enlarged lymph nodes in the groin region Caveat (Attention)! If acute swelling of the testicles occurs with or without pain in the scrotum, often radiating to the groin, an immediate presentation to theUrologist is urgent! … Testicular Swelling: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
A reflex refers to an automatic, involuntary response of an organ tissue, such as a muscle or gland, to a stimulus. One can distinguish physiologic (“natural” or age-appropriate) reflexes from pathologic (abnormal) reflexes (ICD-10-GM R29.2 abnormal reflexes) as well as primitive reflexes. Physiological reflexes, in turn, can be divided into intrinsic and extrinsic reflexes. In … Abnormal Reflexes
Mouth, esophagus (food pipe), stomach, and intestines (K00-K67; K90-K93). Incarcerated hernia – incarcerated soft tissue hernia. Neoplasms – tumor diseases (C00-D48) Testicular tumor, unspecified Genitourinary system (kidneys, urinary tract – reproductive organs) (N00-N99). Epididymitis (inflammation of the epididymis). Hydatid torsion – twisting of testicular/epididymal appendages. Orchitis (inflammation of the testis) Scrotal edema – accumulation of … Testicular Torsion: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
The medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of abnormal reflexes. Family history Are there any conditions in your family that are common? Are there any hereditary diseases in your family? Social history What is your profession? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). What changes have you … Abnormal Reflexes: Medical History
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96). Physiologic in neonates (pyramidal tract not yet fully formed). Cardiovascular system (I00-I99) Vascular disease such as apoplexy (stroke) or intracranial hemorrhage (bleeding within the skull; parenchymal, subarachnoid, sub- and epidural, and supra- and infratentorial hemorrhage) Neoplasms – tumor diseases (C00-D48). Brain tumors, unspecified Psyche – nervous system … Abnormal Reflexes: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation): Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Superinfection of scratch wounds, especially on the back of the head, neck, and behind the ears (staphylococci and streptococci). Pediculosis capitis is potential vector of highly pathogenic bacteria: Bartonella quintana … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Complications
