If you still believe that cervical cancer can be familiar, it’s high time you think about these myths! Cancer is no longer a new term in our society; it can become as common as jaundice or maybe even more. Among the many varieties of them, cervical cancer is very common in women of reproductive age. Women in the age 35…
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…
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…
Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a perplexing large vessel vasculitis that had been recognised for more than 200 years but continues to be a big therapeutic challenge for the physicians. It is a rare type of vasculitis, that causes vessel inflammation. In refractory Takayasu arteritis, the inflammation damages the large artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of…
Introduction It is an inherited disease which is autosomal recessive. It damages the nervous system which is progressive. Initially it disturbs the gait coordination. It then leads to scoliosis,various heart disease and diabetes. It really does not affect the person’s cognitive function. The disease occurs slowly and becomes progressive. It sometimes leads to immobility. This happens due to genetic mutation…
Goodpasture Syndrome is a rare disorder but considered as a serious disorder that affects lungs as well as kidneys. It occurs when immune system of the person mistakenly produces antibodies against collagen (protein that helps to form the connective tissue) in the kidneys and lungs. It mostly affects young men. It can affect the people in the age group of…
Abstract Fatty liver that is generally known as Fatty Liver Disease is a condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of fat cells. Fat tissue starts accumulating in excess amount in the liver when a person’s diet exceeds the amount his or her body can handle. Though the accumulation of fat is completely harmless but the excess accumulation makes…
Abstract The liver is the largest internal and most metabolically complex organ in human beings. It performs numerous and different chemical functions including fighting off infection, neutralizing toxins, manufacturing proteins and hormones, controlling blood sugar and clotting of blood. Liver problems can prevent the liver from performing its vital functions normally. Some common liver problems include infection due to viruses…