Overview MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) infection is a kind of infection that is caused by staph bacteria. These bacteria are usually found on the skin or the nose and become resistant to the antibodies that are used to treat the staph infection. If left untreated, the infection may cause several complications. Hence there is a strong need to treat…
When our airways are inflamed, they become narrower and this starts a lung disease called asthma. Asthma shows various symptoms like a lot of mucus, trouble in breathing, constant wheezing, and chest tightness. Asthma is one of the most common allergies triggered immune disease. There is really no diet that will eliminate or cure asthma completely, but there are certain…
WHAT IS SLIPPED DISC? A Slipped disc is the consequence of damage to an intervertebral disc. Damaged to the disc caused by age-related wear and tear which can be accelerated with the overexertion or abnormal postures of the spine. If a part of the disc becomes damaged and gets bulge in the direction of the spinal canal or the disc…
Overview Neurofibromatosis or von Recklinghausen’s disease may be defined as the condition that is characterized by multiple neuro-fibromas and pigmented skin spots (cafe au lait spots). Three main conditions are responsible for causing tumour growth in the nervous system. Neurofibromatosis type 1, neurofibromatosis type 2 and schwannomatosis are the major three types. These patients have the family history consistent with…
The occurrence of Cough and Cold is quite common, particularly during a change of seasons. At this time, the immunity of the body is generally at its lowest point, and people, especially children, are affected by mild sneezing and coughing which are considered quite normal. Cough and Cold are ailments which typically cause some discomfort to the sufferers for a…
Overview Dermatitis herpetiform may be defined as a condition of chronic blistering of skin, these blisters are filled with watery fluid. Dermatitis herpetiformis is a form of chronic, pruritic, vesicular dermatisis. Lesions are more commonly found in males of 3rd and 4th decades of life. This disease is associated with gluten-sensitive enteropathy (celiac disease). Both dermatitis herpetiformis and gluten-sensitive enteropathy…
Any sudden movement, lifting a heavy object, twisting may cause muscles or ligaments to stretch or develop some microscopic tears leading to lower back pain. A poor posture (prolonged posture like sitting for long time) or a repetitive stress (repetitive movements like picking up things from the floor in wrong way) can also lead to muscle strain in the lower…
Cellulitis is a very common but potentially bacterial infection of the skin. It is the infection of the deeper layers of the skin and the subcutaneous tissues, Such as surgical wound, cut, ulcer, burn, or some skin diseases like eczema or psoriasis Cellulitis may appear as red spot, swollen area which feel tender and hot in touch. It occurs when bacteria enters…
What is Glomus Tumour? Glomus tumour is an uncommon true benign tumour arising from contractile glomus cells that are present in the arteriovenous shunts (sucquet-hoyer anastomosis). These tumours are found most often in the dermis of the fingers or toes under a nail; other sites are mucosa of the stomach and nasal cavity. These lesions are characterised by extreme pain….
An injury to your autonomic nervous system (ANS) is often referred to as Harlequin syndrome. ANS has the regulatory control over your natural processes like sweating, pupil response and skin flushing. A defective regulation by ANS (dysfunctional ANS) leads to asymmetric flushing and sweating. It is mainly manifested over your face, neck and upper thoracic region of chest. One can…