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 mass. In muscular dystrophy, abnormal genes (mutations) interfere with the production of proteins needed to form healthy muscle. Kinds of muscular […]
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 complications. Symptoms of Rhabdomyolysis Muscle pain, weakness, or tendernessDark, red, or cola-colored urineDecreased urine outputVomitingConfusionIrregular heartbeatFatigueJoint painSeizuresUnintentional weight gain Causes of […]
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 myositis symptoms. Myositis causes include infection, injury, autoimmune conditions, and drug side effects. Treatment of myositis varies according to the cause. […]
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 cells due to their breakdown, and often kidney, heart, and brain dysfunction. Symptoms may include large bruises, fever, weakness, shortness of […]
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 occurs when the kidneys can no longer filter waste from the blood. Common causes of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) […]
Kidney Transplantation A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure that replaces a diseased or damaged kidney with a healthy kidney from a donor. It’s a treatment option for people with chronic or end-stage kidney failure.Here are some things to know about kidney transplants.DonorThe kidney can come from a living donor or a deceased donor. A […]
Atrial Extrasystole in ECG Premature P wave, upright in AVF, inverted in AVR or the reverse depending upon the site of origin, i.e. in upper or lower portion of atrium. Normal QRS. Compensatory pause incomplete (R-R interval between beats preceding and following […]