Trigeminal Neuralgia is a severe facial pain condition often described as sudden, electric shock-like episodes affecting one side of the face. Understanding its clinical features, triggers, and treatment options is key to early diagnosis and effective management.
Dysphagia is not a diagnosis. It is a clue 👀
📌 Difficulty starting a swallow → Think oropharyngeal
📌 Food stuck after swallowing → Think esophageal
📌 Solids first, then liquids → Mechanical obstruction
📌 Solids and liquids together → Motility disorder
The key is not just recognizing dysphagia… it's localizing the problem correctly.
A practical approach to dysphagia covering causes, red flags, investigations, and management 📚🩺
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Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP) 🩸👶
The most common vasculitis in children and a high-yield SMLE topic.
Think HSP in a child with:
▫️Palpable purpura
▫️Abdominal pain
▫️Arthralgia / arthritis
▫️Hematuria
Key clue:
Purpura with a normal platelet count ✅
Most cases are self-limited, but renal involvement requires close follow-up.
Full pediatric summary 👇
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Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) 🩸
One of the leading causes of maternal mortality worldwide and a must-know topic for SMLE.
▫️4Ts causes of bleeding
▫️Initial assessment & resuscitation
▫️Uterotonic medications
▫️Massive transfusion principles
▫️When to escalate to surgery
▫️High-yield exam pearls
A concise visual review designed for rapid recall and exam success 📚
OBGYN Recall
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