This book describes Humerus Neck Fracture,(As narrated by A Patient),Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases which is seen in some of my patients in my Family ClinicHumerus neck fracture(Based on a real account from a 76 years old patient who had a humerus neck fracture in 2024)Day 1On this unlucky day I fell forwards down 3 flights of stairs to the road.I hit my left shoulder and left cheek and forearm and knees.There was an ...

This book describes the Gait and the its uses in the diagnosis of diseases such as Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Parkinsonism, and other Gait Diseases which are seen in some of my patients in my Family Clinic."Elementary, My dear Watson"-Sherlock Holmes on his observation of the gait of suspected villainsSherlock Holmes, the fictional detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, was known for his keen powers of observation and deduction.In several of the Sherlock Ho...

This book describes Prader-Willi Syndrome, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesPrader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic disorder that is present from birth and steadily affects the child to increase appetite and eat more food.Prader-Willi syndrome affects many parts of the body that leads to a number of physical, mental and behavioral disorders.In infants Prader-Willi syndrome is featured by:Weak muscle tone (hypo-tonia),Feeding disorde...

This book describes Oxygen, Posture and Health, Diagnosis and Treatment of Related Diseases which is seen in some of my patients in my Family ClinicOxygen is the life of the human body as all cells depend on it!Oxygen, a gas present in the air people breathe, is essential for the survival of human life.Any deprivation of oxygen for more than a few minutes can be fatal.A human can live for days without water and weeks without food but without oxygen biologica...

This book describes Concussion, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesConcussion the movie is based on the true story of a forensic pathologist who made a controversial link between NFL player's concussions and brain disorders.There are also cases of boxers who developed brain disorders, confusion after being hit repeatedly in the head and developing concussion.Concussion is the sudden but short-lived loss of mental function that happens after a blow or other ...

This book describes the Facial Palsy, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesFacial Palsy is the pressure on the facial nerve causing paralysisThe cause is unknown but ranged from hereditary to sarcoidosisThe facial muscles on one side is weak and droopingThe eye cannot close properly and there is saliva dribblingBell's Palsy is the most common form of Facial palsySmiling usually show up the presence of facial paresisThere is no defin...

This book describes The Heel Spur, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesRecently I have a patient who had a severe pain in the right heel while walking for the past 6 months.He had seen several doctors and even an acupuncturist without improvement.The first thing after examining his heel was to send him for an X-ray of the heel.The X-ray showed the presence of a bony spur on the underside of the calcaneum or heel bone.The bony heel spur may not ca...

This book describes Pre-cordial Catch Syndrome (Texidor's Twinge), Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesPre-cordial Catch Syndrome (Texidor's Twinge) is a fairly common disorder that most often appears in children and adolescents.Pre-cordial catch syndrome, also termed Texidor's twinge, is featured by sharp stabbing pains on the left side of the chest that appears suddenly and just as quickly disappears.The chest pain happens when nerves in the front of the c...

This book describes Muscle Atrophy, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesMuscle atrophy is the loss or wasting (thinning) of the muscle tissue.If the patient has atrophied muscles, the patient will notice a decrease in the muscle mass and strength.With muscle atrophy, the muscles appear smaller than normal.Muscle atrophy may be caused by age, lack of use, or disease.It can involve people at any age, including infants and the elderly.Mu...

This book describes Poisonous Insect Bites and Stings, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesPoisonous Insect BitesAnt BiteJust recently my daughter was bitten by an ant while washing her dishes.Her whole hand became swollen and throbbing with pain and turned red in color within 2 hours.I told her to elevate the hand above the heart and put ice pack on it.I gave her an injection of antihistamine and steroid and her on antihistamine, pain k...

This book describes Myxedema, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesThe thyroid is the gland in the center of the neckWhen a person is tired and fat, it is usually thyroid hormones she lackShe will feel cold and has a large protuberant tongueThere will slow movements and thoughts out frontThere will also be enlargement of the thyroid glandThere will dry coarse skin and unusual weight gainThe most common cause is due to old age...

This book describes Meniscus with ACL Injury, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesRecently I had a 70 year old patient who complained of severe pain and swelling of her Right Knee joint. It was so painful that she could not put her weight on the right leg.There was a sensation of her knee giving way.A MRI showed the presence of a meniscus tear in her right knee and degeneration of the bone and cartilage. There is also scarring of the anterior cruciate ligament...