The diagnosis of herpes simplex is suspected in patients who complain of lesions in the form of grouped vesicles on an erythematous base which then become pustules, erosion, and ulceration at the ruptured vesicles. Before lesions appear, patients generally experience prodromal symptoms such as malaise, anorexia, fever and lymphadenopathy. Supporting examinations such as the Tzank test or PCR can be considered to confirm the diagnosis in cases where the lesion is atypical. ANAMNESIS Symp...

"Oral Cancer Screening: Detecting Early Signs and Symptoms ? Oral cancer screening is an examination to identify signs and symptoms of cancer or pre-cancerous conditions in a patient's mouth. This procedure can be conducted by both general physicians and dentists. The goal of oral cancer screening is to detect oral cancer early, enabling prompt treatment. Dentists can perform oral cancer screening during a patient's routine dental check-up or every 6 months by providing additional tests to...

The examinations that can be conducted are as follows: Anamnesis conducted by the doctor to determine the patient's medical history, previous pregnancy history, and complaints experienced during pregnancy. Physical examination, including blood pressure measurement, nutritional status assessment, and other examinations to identify risk factors, signs, and symptoms of hypertension during pregnancy. Ancillary examinations such as laboratory tests and ultrasonography during pregnancy to de...

Women who are healthy and not pregnant will experience regular menstruation every month. The hormones that play a role in the menstrual cycle are as follows: a. _FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)_, produced by the anterior pituitary, functions for follicle development. b. _LH (luteinizing hormone)_, produced by the anterior pituitary, functions for the maturation of egg cells until ovulation and the formation of the corpus luteum. c. Estrogen, produced by the ovaries, functions to t...

Urinary tract infection is a common ailment, especially among women. This condition is characterized by symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, increased frequency of urination, painful urination, and occasionally, blood in the urine. To establish the diagnosis of a urinary tract infection, in addition to patient history and physical examination, laboratory tests and imaging are necessary. The laboratory tests that can be performed are as follows: Urinalysis The diagnosis of an infect...

Heart disease can also be prevented by early detection through regular check-ups. There are several screenings that can be performed to understand heart health, including: 1. Lipid Profile Examination, aims to see cholesterol levels in the body. High cholesterol can be an indicator of heart problems. Cholesterol Examination includes: ▪ Total Cholesterol, measures the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, which can help determine the risk of fat (plaque) buildup in the ar...