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Anal fistula is the medical term for an infected tunnel that develops between the skin and the muscular opening at the end of the digestive tract (anus). Most anal fistulas are the result of an infection that starts in an anal gland. This infection results in an abscess that drains spontaneously or is drained surgically through the skin next to the anus. The fistula then forms a tunnel under the skin and connects with the infected gland. Causes -- Most fistulas result from an anal abscess. A small number of fistulas may less frequently be caused by other processes such as Chron’s disease, sexually transmitted diseases,trauma, tuberculosis, cancer, or diverticulitis Symptoms -- The following may be symptoms or signs of an anal fistula ·          Recurrent anal abscess ·          Pain and swelling around abscess ·          Pain with bowel movements ·          Bleeding ·          Bloody or foul-smelling pus from an opening around the anus. The pain may decrease after the fistula drains.

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) results from a progressive thickening of an artery’s lining caused by a buildup of plaque, which narrows or blocks blood flow, reducing the circulation of the blood to a specific organ or region of the body. This process, atherosclerotic occlusive vascular disease or atherosclerosis, is often called ‘hardening of the arteries’. If the plaque surface becomes irregular or ulcerated, it may accumulate small blood clots and plaque contents. The particles , called emboli, travel in the circulatory system, ultimately blocking flow through tiny blood vessels, which can also damage sensitive organs, such as the brain , by causing stroke. Signs and symptoms Often people with PAD may not experience symptoms until the disease is advanced. Almost all symptoms are due to the leg muscles not having enough blood. Typically, people with PAD experience a painful cramping in the hips, thighs, or calves with walking, climbing stairs or exercising, that is relieved wi

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterized by excessive sleepiness, sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and in some cases episodes of cataplexy (partial or total loss of muscle control, often triggered by a strong emotion such as laughter). Narcolepsy occurs equally in men and women and is thought to affect roughly 1 in 2,000 people. The symptoms appear in childhood or adolescence, but many people have symptoms of narcolepsy for years before getting a proper diagnosis. Types of narcolepsy There are two types of narcolepsy: ·          Type 1 is the most common. It includes a symptom called cataplexy, or sudden loss of muscle tone. People with this type have episodes of extreme sleepiness and cataplexy during the day time due to low levels of a protein called hypocretin. ·          Type 2 is narcolepsy without cataplexy. Usually people with type 2 narcolepsy have normal levels of hypocretin. Causes ·          Narcolepsy with cataplexy is caused by a lack of the chemical hypocretin in th

Alcohol use disorder is a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. It encompasses the conditions that some people refer to as alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, alcohol addiction, and the colloquial term, alcoholism. Alcohol dependence is more common in males, and has an onset in late second or early third decade. The course is usually insidious. There is often an associated abuse or dependence of other drugs. If the onset occurs late in life, especially after 40 years of age, an underlying should be looked for. Clinical types According to Jellinek, there are five ‘species’ of alcohol dependence ( alcoholism) on the basis of the patterns of use, and not on the basis of severity. A. Alpha ·          Excessive and appropriate drinking to relieve physical and/or emotional pain. ·          No loss of control. ·          Ability to abstain present. B. Beta ·          Excessive and appr