Signs and Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism
Mnemonic: “THYROIDISM” T: Tremor H: Heart rate up Y: Yawning (fatigued) R: Restlessness O: Oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea …
Causes of Small Bowel Obstruction
Mnemonic: “S H A V I N G” S: Stricture H: Hernia A: Adhesions V: …
Causes of Acute Pancreatitis
Mnemonic: “I GET SMASHED” I: Idiopathic G: Gallstones (45%) E: Ethanol (35%) T: Tumors (pancreas, …
Precipitating Factors for Hepatic Encephalopathy
Mnemonic: “H E P A T I C S” H: Hemorrhage in GI tract/Hypokalemia E: …
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Clinical Manifestations of WILSON’S Disease
Mnemonic: “A B C D” A: Asterixis B: Basal ganglia degeneration : suspect if parkinsonian …
Signs of MENINGISMUS
Mnemonic: “BONK” B: Brudzinki’s sign O: Opisthotonos N: Nuchal rigidity K: Kernig’s sign
Precipitating Factors of DKA
Mnemonic: “8 I’s” Infection Ischemia/Infarction Iatrogenic (glucocorticoids) Intoxication Insulin missed Initial presentation Intra-abdominal process (e.g …
Hurler Syndrome Features
Hurler syndrome is the most severe form of mucopolysaccharidosis type 1, a rare lysosomal storage …
Causes of Osteoporosis
Mnemonics: “ACCESS” A: Alcohol C: Corticosteroids C: Calcium deficiency (low intake) E: Estrogen deficiency S: …
Causes of Upper Lobe Fibrosis of the Lung
Mnemonic: CHARTS C – coal worker pneumoconiosis H – histiocytosis A – allergic bronchopulmonary aspergilosis …