Disease

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Introduction: Multiple sclerosis is the disease of nervous system. The disease is more common in the western world. The disease affects young individuals, has a prolonged course and causes disability at the prime of life. The disease is marked by frequent remissions and relapses. The disease produces a myriad of symptoms. Some of the common symptoms include haziness and dimness of vision, double vision, scanning speech, tremors of hands and legs, weakness of one or more limbs, numbness and tingling pains [...]

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MULTIPLE MYELOMA

Introduction: Multiple Myeloma is a malignant or cancerous condition of the plasma cells of the blood. It is also called Plasma cell Myeloma. The word Myeloma pertains to the cells of bone marrow. The bone marrow is a soft substance within the bones which manufacture all kinds of blood cells. The basic cells are called stem cells. Some of the stem cells develop into small white cells, also called as Lymphocytes. The lymphocytes are of two types, B Lymphocytes and [...]

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MOUTH ULCERS/ APHTHOUS STOMATIS

Recurring Ulcers in mouth is a common problem for many. Small or large, one or several at a time, short lasting or those lasting for a few days, painful or nor painful, could be some of the features of this condition. Medically, this condition is also called Aphthous stomatitis. Causes of Oral ulcers The most common causes of recurring ulcers in mouth can be summarized as under: Deficiency: Vitamin B12, folic acid and iron deficiency. This is a most common cause of ulcers [...]

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MOTOR NEURON DISEASE(MND)

Motor Neuron Disease is a serious, chronic, progressive disorder which affects the motor neurons of the body. Motor neurons are the nerve cells which control the voluntary movements of extremities and trunk. The patients of Motor Neuron Disease (MND) usually show signs of difficulty in speaking, swallowing, and marked difficulty in movements of the body due to weakness of the muscles and wasting. As MND is a progressive disorder, patients suffering from MND become increasingly disabled. Types of Motor Neuron Disease [...]

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MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

More illustrative Molluscum contagiosum (contagiosa) is a commonly found skin infection, especially among children, which looks like small, pearl shaped, pinkish white eruptions on skin. It is a viral infection. It is also found in adults who are immunodeficient due to some reason. The infection is most common between the age of one to ten years. Molluscum Contagiosum can affect any area on the body but is usually observed on the face, arms and legs. Cause: Molluscum contagiosum is caused by [...]

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MENIER’S DISEASE

Meniere’s disease is a disorder affecting the inner ear. It causes episodes of vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear. Who Gets Meniere’s disease? 2 in every 1000 people suffer from Meniere’s disease. People in their 40’s and 50’s are most affected. However, people in their 20’s can also suffer from this condition. Meniere’s affects men and women equally. Symptoms The symptoms of Meniere’s are variable. A typical attack is preceded [...]

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LUMBAR SPONDYLITIS

What is Lumbar Spondylitis? Lumbar Spondylitis or spondylitis is a condition where there is an inflammation of the lumbar (lower vertebral) spine, popularly called as Backache. The inflammation can be mild, moderate or severe leading to a range of severity of symptoms. There is not only inflammation of the vertebra but also some amount of fusing, which gives painful stiffness.   Symptoms: The symptoms of varying degree of pain associated with stiffness. There may be restricted mobility of the back, disturbing day to [...]

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LICHEN PLANUS

What is Lichen Planus Lichen planus is a chronic intensely itchy skin rash caused by the abnormal deposit of amyloids (proteins) in the skin. The lesions mostly appear in the lower leg, particularly over the shin; however, in few instances, there can be lesions on thighs, lower limbs, forearms, and back. It is more prominent in males than in females aging fifty to sixty years. Causes: The exact etiological factor is not yet known for the development of lichen. However, genetic and [...]

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KIDNEY STONES

Definition: Kidney stones are clumps developed from solidified crystals in the kidney or urinary tract. The urine has all the ingredients that form the stone, but all these ideally pass through without our knowledge. When there is an imbalance in any of these substances, the crystals cluster together into stones. The size of the stone can be as small as a grain of sand to one as large as the size of a golf ball. The most commonly found kidney [...]

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KELOIDS

Definition: Keloid is a form of scarring. It may appear on skin as red, raised formation of fibrous scar tissue, caused by excessive collagen formation in the skin layer (dermis) during the process of connective tissue repair, after any trauma or injury to skin. Some people have a tendency to have keloid formation after any kind of skin injury. Causes: Keloids results from skin injuries such as: Acne Surgical cuts Trauma Scratch marks Vaccination sites Ear piercing Burns Signs and Symptoms: Keloids look like: Dome shaped raised and shiny appearance. Pink to red in [...]

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