Tag: Physical examination

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Pregnancy and Birth: How to Correctly Interpret General Obstetric Ultrasound Reports

As indicated in the title, this is the interpretation of the general obstetric ultrasound report, which does not include [large malformation screening]. I will specially write popular science articles on three other hot ultrasound topics: [large malformation screening] [umbilical cord around neck] [low placenta], please pay attention. When visiting the outpatient department, many expectant mothers will have many problems and perplexities after each ultrasound examination: can the baby give birth naturally even if the biparietal diameter is relatively large? What about the baby’s short legs? Can placental aging not supplement calcium? …… In fact, doctors also face a lot of confusion, Ultrasound is the eye of an obstetrician, Now the resolution of ultrasonic machines is getting higher and higher. More Read More …

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Weigh the pros and cons and be careful to prevent: medical radiation is not so terrible,

[Radiation], an invisible and intangible thing that is closely related to our life, often causes panic among many people. For example, after the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident last year, people worried about the impact of radiation on their health and even triggered a wave of [salt robbery]. At that time, various kinds of ridicule on the Internet continued. When we go to the hospital to see a doctor, we will also encounter [radiation] related examinations and treatment methods. For example, we usually need to take X-rays or chest fluoroscopy for physical examination. Outside the examination room, we can see eye-catching radiation warning signs. Doctors do not stay in the examination room much, but all have to sit in the Read More …

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Which cancers can be detected through early screening? (Part I)

Is what [Cancer Screening]? Cancer has become the second leading cause of death in China, with more than 1.6 million people diagnosed with cancer and 1.2 million people dying of cancer every year. Everyone has a one-fifth chance of suffering from cancer in his life. Therefore, many health examinations set up cancer screening in order to detect some early cancers or precancerous lesions. According to the definition of the National Cancer Institute, the so-called cancer screening is the examination method for detecting cancer or precancerous lesions before symptoms appear. This definition tells us two things: 1. Cancer screening is aimed at those who have no symptoms; 2. Cancer screening is specially carried out for the detection of cancer or precancerous Read More …

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Which cancers can be detected through early screening? (2)

Cancer screening for high-risk populations As for the early screening of cancer, let’s talk about [machine gun-fired] cancer screening, and then let’s talk about [sniper rifle-fired] cancer screening, that is, screening only for high-risk groups. The significance of such screening is not as clear as [machine gun-fired] screening. Whether it can improve the survival rate of cancer patients and reduce the cancer mortality rate is still controversial. The following list of lung cancer, prostate cancer and endometrial cancer is introduced one by one: I. Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the most common form of cancer in China, It is also the cancer with the highest mortality rate. Most lung cancer patients, At the time of discovery, it was advanced and Read More …

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Low Dose CT-An Artifact for Early Screening of Lung Cancer

According to data released by the World Health Organization in 2014, The incidence and mortality of lung cancer in the world continue to be the highest among all kinds of malignant tumors. Although the diagnosis and treatment technology of lung cancer is continuously improving, most patients only seek medical treatment when clinical symptoms appear, and most of them are found in the middle and late stages. At present, only 10% of asymptomatic patients can be found in the early stage (stage I) and obtain radical treatment opportunities. China is a big tobacco consumer, with serious air pollution and rising incidence of lung cancer. Therefore, early screening of lung cancer is urgent. Routine screening methods for lung cancer include X-ray chest Read More …

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Do you understand a picture? Are you a high-risk group for cancer? Cancer screening does this

Every year, February 4 is World Cancer Day. As one of the leading causes of human death, cancer killed 8.2 million people worldwide in 2012. In China, 6 people die of cancer every minute. Although human beings have not found a way to conquer cancer, as long as you find it early, personally, you can greatly improve your chances of defeating it. Dr. Clove’s exclusive manuscript refuses any other form of reprinting.

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Does the rise of tumor markers necessarily represent a tumor?

With the popularization of health examination, tumor markers begin to enter the public’s eyes. When we get the report and find one or several tumor markers rising, we will often be shocked and wonder if we have a tumor. How high is the tumor marker? Usually, tumor markers used for blood tests in hospitals are mainly aimed at tumors such as liver cancer, prostate cancer, intestinal cancer and lung cancer. The increase of tumor markers is divided into two levels: If it slightly exceeds the normal value, it is generally considered as [slightly elevated]; What doctors often call a significant rise is a [meaningful] rise. The following table lists the items of tumor markers commonly used in health examination, the Read More …

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What do you know about the tests that all women should have?

In the physical examination organized by some units, gynecological examination will include TCT. When some women encounter a series of symptoms such as abnormal vaginal bleeding, hemorrhage after sharing the same room and pain, doctors will recommend TCT;. If patients hospitalized in gynecology, especially middle-aged women, have not undergone TCT examination in a short period of time before admission, this will also be included in the admission examination. Many women do not understand what this examination is used for or the results of the examination. Today we will discuss the examination-TCT, which almost every woman should or must do. What is TCT? The Chinese name of TCT is: Thinprep Cytological Test, which is generally abbreviated as TCT. It is currently Read More …

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When people reach middle age, I will tell you a way to find intestinal cancer.

At present, the incidence rate of colorectal cancer in our country is getting higher and higher. As colorectal cancer has no symptoms in the early stage, many patients have developed to the middle and late stage when they are diagnosed, thus losing the best treatment opportunity. Colonoscopy is very important for early detection of colorectal cancer and other intestinal diseases. Therefore, doctors suggest that people over 50 years old should undergo colonoscopy. Who should have colonoscopy? These people are at high risk of colorectal cancer: Family history: Some members of the family have suffered from colorectal cancer, especially their immediate family members, which is a high-risk factor for colorectal cancer. Lifestyle: Long-term high protein, high fat and low cellulose diet Read More …

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Will gout find me? How do I check?

Gout is no stranger to everyone. Many gout patients are even more devastated by acute attacks. On top of the banquet, facing the delicacies on the table, many gout patients have no way to lower chopsticks and are extremely worried. Many people can’t help but think: Don’t find me for this disease. The key to stay away from gout lies in the early detection of hyperuricemia and the elimination of gout signs in the bud. People with the following high-risk factors, it is best to be vigilant and check uric acid in the hospital regularly. 1. The elderly: over 60 years old, regardless of sex and body shape; 2. Obesity: especially middle-aged men and postmenopausal women; 3. Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular Read More …