Author: DR K TAMILSELVAN
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Common Valvular Heart Diseases Mitral stenosis (MS),Mitral regurgitation (MR),Aortic stenosis (AS) and Aortic regurgitation (AR)
Mitral Stenosis (MS) Mitral Stenosis (MS) is a form of valvular heart disease characterized by the narrowing of the mitral valve orifice. The most common cause of mitral stenosis is rheumatic fever, though the…
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication of diabetes that occurs when the body doesn’t have enough insulin to use blood sugar for energy. Instead, the liver breaks down fat for…
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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Upper-Gastro-intestinal bleeding is manifested as hematemesis (blood vomiting) and Malena (black tarry stool). Hematemesis usually indicates bleeding proximal to the ligament of Treitz and malena usually denotes bleeding from the esophagus,…
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Muscular dystrophy (MD)
Muscular dystrophy (MD) Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of genetic diseases that cause progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle…
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Myelin degeneration
Myelin Myelin is a fatty, protein-rich insulating sheath that surrounds nerves in the brain and spinal cord. It’s essential for the transmission of electrical impulses along nerve cells, and damage to myelin can slow…
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Rhabdomyolysis
Rhabdomyolysis Rhabdomyolysis, also known as “rhabdo”, is a serious condition that occurs when muscle tissue breaks down and releases its contents into the bloodstream. This can lead to kidney damage, organ failure, and other…
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Viral Myositis
Viral myositis is a rare disease that causes muscle weakness, tenderness, and pain after a viral illness. Myositis refers to any condition causing inflammation in muscles. Weakness, swelling, and pain are the most common…
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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is a blood disorder that results in blood clots forming in small blood vessels throughout the body. This results in a low platelet count, low red blood…
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Cystic Fibrosis (CF)”sixty-five roses” as a nickname
Cystic Fibrosis (CF)“sixty-five roses” as a nickname Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that can block and damage organs. It can affect the lungs,…
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End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) The term end stage renal disease (ESRD) means a renal disease which reaches the stage of irreversible renal failure also known as kidney failure, is a terminal illness that…