JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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Thyroid hormones have various effects on the body which include electrolyte and water hemostasis. It is also involved in renal development and physiology. Hyponatremia is a serious electrolyte imbalance that can be associated with the involvement of different body systems and a wide range of deleterious changes. ⋯ On treating hypothyroidism the symptoms of hyponatremia were resolved. Therefore, thyroid stimulating hormone determination is mandatory during the evaluation of hyponatremia. And, those patients should be treated with fluid restriction and treatment of hypothyroidism.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Sep 2022
Case ReportsIntestinal Perforation with Ingestion of Blunt Foreign Bodies: A Case Report.
Foreign body ingestions are fairly common and present with obvious symptoms. Certain foreign bodies, like button batteries and magnets, are rarely ingested, but carry with them the extremely dangerous risk of bowel wall necrosis, intestinal perforation and fistula formation. ⋯ The foreign body was removed by a laparotomy, and the affected bowel segments were resected and anastomosed. The patient made an uneventful recovery and was discharged after 5 days.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Sep 2022
Dry Eye Disease among Patients with Glaucoma under Topical Antiglaucoma Agents in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Dry eye disease is a disorder of the tears and ocular surface that results in various symptoms, such as dryness, grittiness, burning and itching sensation in the eye, excessive tearing, and fluctuating vision. The prevalence of dry eye disease symptoms is increased with long-term topical anti-glaucoma medicine treatment. The objective of this study was to find out the prevalence of dry eye disease in glaucoma patients under topical anti-glaucoma agents in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ The prevalence of dry eye disease was higher than other clinical studies done in similar setting. It is extremely concerning and calls for increased focus on managing glaucoma and concurrent dry eye disease.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Sep 2022
Admitted Dengue Cases among the Adult Dengue Positive Cases in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Dengue is an infectious disease. This disease is prevalent mainly in the terai belts of Nepal. But in the last few years, the cases are in increasing trend in the hilly areas of Nepal. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of admitted dengue cases among adult dengue-positive cases in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ The prevalence of admitted dengue cases was higher as compared to other studies done in similar settings.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Sep 2022
Atrial Fibrillation among Patients Admitted to the Department of Internal Medicine in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Atrial fibrillation is one of the commonest arrhythmias with an overall prevalence estimated to be 0.4-1% in the general population. The objective of this study was to find out the prevalence of atrial fibrillation among patients admitted to the Department of Internal Medicine in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ The prevalence of atrial fibrillation was found to be similar when compared to other studies conducted in similar settings.