Psychotic depression is a subtype ofmajor depressive disorder (MDD). It is also referred to as MDD with psychotic features. The hallmark symptoms of psychosis are hallucinations and delusions. Verywell / Jessica Olah This article will discuss the symptoms, causes, and treatment of psychotic depression. Psychosisrefers to the experience of losing touch with reality. Psychosis can also occur with certain medications, substance use, or other health problems. Hallucinations or delusions were not part of the diagnosis....

It was most likely a disease of the uterine lining (endometrium). An infection of the endometrium is calledendometritis. Postpartum people can develop several different infections of the reproductive organs, including some related to surgery. Illustration by Danie Drankwalter for Verywell Health However, the most common is still endometritis. People will often have vaginal bleeding and a foul odor coming from the vagina. Sometimes there is white or yellow discharge from the incision....

The pulmonary valve is one offour valves within the heart. It delivers blood from the heart into the lungs. Pulmonary valve regurgitation accounts for up to 20% of heart valve disease. Catherine McQueen / Getty Images This article will provide an overview of pulmonary regurgitation and discuss the symptoms, causes, and treatments available. Your provider will complete a thorough medical history and physical examination. Prognosis Prognosis depends on the severity of the pulmonary regurgitation....

Pulmonology is the specialty area of medicine that focuses specifically on the pulmonary system. Late 1800s:Mechanical ventilators and the first iron lung are invented. The administration of continuous oxygen is used for the first time to treatpneumonia. Getty Images/ Virojt Changyencham 1904:The American Thoracic Society is founded, with an emphasis on the study and prevention oftuberculosis. 1940s:Charles C. Macklin and Madge Thurlow Macklin discover what leads topneumothoraxand barotrauma of the lungs....

It’s a very specific sign that can only be adequately recognized when monitoring pressure with an arterial catheter. Pulsus paradoxus is asignof some other condition and by itself is not a medical condition. When youbreathein (called inspiration or inhalation), your blood pressure drops a little. Verywell / Jessica Olah How much of a drop is too much? This is the normal way that humans take a breath. It’s called negative pressure ventilation and it can be compared to the bulb of a turkey baster....

Also calledliquor purisor purulent exudate, it is produced as part of the body’s response to an infection. Pus is usually odorless but can emit a foul odor if an infection is severe. Surgeries or diseases like appendicitis or diverticulitis can also cause infections in deeper tissues that lead to pus. Photo: Angela Palmer Photo: Angela Palmer How Does Pus Form? Pus is a byproduct of your immune system’s fight against an invader, usually bacteria or certain fungi....

Theureterwill also be removed. This is the tube through which urine flows from the kidney to the bladder. The layer of fat around the kidney is also taken out. Photo composite by Amelia Manley for Verywell Health; Getty Images A radical nephrectomy may be done as alaparoscopic surgery, also known as “keyhole” surgery. A laparoscopic nephrectomy may berobot-assisted, with the surgeon guiding the robotic tools. This involves making a longer incision, 8 to 12 inches, and may even require removing a rib....

Medical doctors who specialize in radiology are called radiologists. This article describes the history of radiology and what it takes to become a radiologist. It also looks at the different radiological procedures and how they are used in medicine. Istockphoto.com/Stock Photo©metamorworks For this he went on to win the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901. The first ultrasound allowing healthcare providers to visualize a fetus in utero was performed in 1958....

It is inert, colorless, odorless, and can be found in trace amounts in the atmosphere. Radon disperses quickly so exposure outdoors or in small amounts indoors is harmless. But exposure to high levels within a closed space for a long period of time can cause cancer. Francesco Scatena / iStock / Getty Images Fortunately, most indoor radon is managed with proven, cost-effective techniques. Chemical Composition Radon is a monoatomic radioactive particle with an oxidation state of zero....

One of the most anticipated moments in pregnancy is learning the sex of your baby. The theory suggests that: The ultrasound poses no risk to the mother or baby. Accuracy of Ramzi Theory Proponents of the Ramzi theory suggest there is a high accuracy rate. Getty Images However, the accuracy of the Ramzi theory is not proven. Fetal sex organs begin developing around nine weeks' gestation. It takes about a week to get the results....

Range of motion is usually assessed during aphysical therapyevaluation or when a joint has been injured. It also lists the different conditions that can affect the range of motion of different joints. How Range of Motion Is Measured Range of motion is measured using a equipment called agoniometer. Jan-Otto / Getty Images A goniometer is a simple handheld gear with two arms that measures angles. A goniometer is suitable for most joints with the exception of the back and spine....

It is also sometimes referred to as reactive airways disease syndrome (RADS). This article describes the symptoms that fall under the umbrella of reactive airway disease. It also explains the possible causes of RAD and how those conditions are diagnosed and treated. Verywell / Katie Kerpel Verywell / Katie Kerpel What Are the Symptoms of Reactive Airway Disease? Depending on the severity of exposure, the symptoms can last from minutes to hours and even days....

Rebound congestion is also known as rhinitis medicamentosa, chemical rhinitis, nasal spray addiction. Your nasal passages can develop a dependence to these medications rather quickly. That’s why prescribers and product labels say to limit use to three days. BURGER / Getty Images How Decongestants Work A common belief is that congestion is sparked by mucus blocking your nasal passages. This is only partially true. The underlying cause of congestion lies in the blood vessels that line your nose....