Measurements of waist circumference (WC), waist to hip ratio (WHR) and Body mass index (BMI) are some of predictors of risk of heart attack. Waist circumference >32 inches in female and >37 inches in male have the risk of heart attack. Persons having WHR > 0.7 and BMI >30 are at the risk of developing atherosclerosis.
Digestive Disorders
Changes in The Esophagus from Acid Problem
Constant acis reflux from the stomach may change the inner lining of esophagus from squamous cell to columnar cell. It is called Barret’s esophagus and cancerous changes may occur in ti in future; patient should remain under observation endoscopically. Send article as PDF to
Peptic ulcer
An Ulcer in The First Part Of Duodenum
An ulcer in the first part of duodenum with accompanying edema and gastritis seen here. Send article as PDF to
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Esophageal Ulcer
An accidentally ingested fish bone causing an ulcer in the esophagus was the cause of dysphagia, a painful agglutination; viewed in endoscopy. Send article as PDF to
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