GiT Updates and More

The most common infection after tattooing is staphylococcus. Not HIV, HBV or HCV. Also, if someone comes to clinic telling you they plan on getting a tattoo, the first thing to do is to check their TETANUS vaccine status!

Esophageal Motility Disorders: Current Approach to Diagnostics and Therapeutics

Approach to LFTs

Hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. It can accelerate the body's metabolism, causing rapid or irregular heartbeat and unintentional weight loss. The symptoms include – ● Rapid heartbeat (palpitations) ● Feeling shaky and/or nervous ● Weight loss ● Increased appetite ● Diarrhea and more frequent bowel movements ● Vision changes ● Thin, warm, and moist skin ● Menstrual changes ● Intolerance to heat and excessive sweating ● Sleep issues. ● Swelling and enlargement of the neck from an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) ● Hair loss and change in hair texture (brittle) ● Bulging of the eyes (seen with Graves’ disease) ● Muscle weakness