Psoriasis

Psoriasis

Psoriasis Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes itchy or sore patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales. You usually get the patches on your elbows, knees, scalp, back, face, palms and feet, but they can show up on other parts of your body. Some people who have psoriasis also get a form of […]

Body Imbalance

Bad postures

Body Imbalance Body imbalance, also known as balance disorders. It is a condition that causes a person to feel unsteady or dizzy. It can occur when the connection between the brain and central nervous system is affected, disrupting the flow of information between the eyes, ears, tissues, and brain. Causes of Body imbalance Inner ear […]

Alopecia

Alopecia

Alopecia Alopecia  is considered an autoimmune disease, in which the immune system, which is designed to protect the body from foreign invaders such as viruses and bacteria, mistakenly attacks the hair follicles, the structures from which hairs grow. This can lead to hair loss on the scalp and elsewhere. Absence of hair from skin areas […]

Common Valvular Heart Diseases Mitral stenosis (MS),Mitral regurgitation (MR),Aortic stenosis (AS) and Aortic regurgitation (AR)

Mitral Stenosis Valve

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 stenosis typically does not become clinically relevant until several decades later. Mitral Regurgitation (MR) Mitral regurgitation (MR) also known as mitral […]

Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Upper Gastro-intestinal 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, stomach or duodenum, but lesions in jejunum, ileum and even ascending colon may cause Malena provided that there is stasis. 60ml […]

Muscular dystrophy (MD)

Duchenne Muscular dystrophy

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

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

Viral myositis Kid Examination

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

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)

Stages of Kidney Damages

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) […]