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…
Read Article →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…
Read Article →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…
Read Article →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…
Read Article →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…
Read Article →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…
Read Article →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….
Read Article →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…
Read Article →Introduction Trimethylaminuria or commonly known as Fish Odour Syndrome is a metabolic disorder which is inherited and it creates a nasty, offensive body odor which resembles a rotting fish. This happens when a protein called trimethylamine(TMA) in our urine, sweat and breath gets excreted in excess. It is also known as fish malodor syndrome. This happens due to the lack…
Read Article →Being able to walk pain-free is a blessing. Being able to walk without showing the pain is a skill. Sometimes this is a condition an osteoarthritis patient going through. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that most of old age people facing. This disease can be treated at home naturally. People with this mostly face cartilage to rub together, swelling,…
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