Disease

GULLAIN BARRE SYNDROME

Guillain Barré Syndrome Guillain-Barré syndrome is an acute illness which is caused by inflammation of peripheral nerves leading to loss of sensation, muscle weakness and, in more serious cases, complete paralysis and breathing difficulty. In almost eighty percent of children, these symptoms follow a recent illness (usually viral). This infection is thought to trigger a faulty response in the immune system. The disease varies in a speed of onset with children reaching their maximal disability over a matter of days or, [...]

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GRANULOMATOUS ROSACEA

Granulomatous Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory popular skin condition affecting mostly the upper part of the face, particularly developing around eyes and nose. This is an uncommon disease. Sometimes the papules can be nodular surrounded by marked erythema or redness. It may sometime cause scarring of the skin. Causes: It is caused by deranged immunity of the body. It is an immune system disorder where the white blood cells or phagocytes which are supposed to fight against the infection causing organisms, [...]

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GOUT ( NODOSITIES)

Definition: A gout is a form of arthritis which is caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints. In this condition, due to a metabolic dysfunction, there is deposition of uric acid in and around the joints causing severe painfulness, swelling and restricted mobility of the affected joint. Causes: The underlying cause of gout is a disturbance in Purine metabolism of the body. Purine is a substance found plenty in the living cells as well as in many food articles. [...]

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GLAUCOMA

A glaucoma is a group of eye disorders due to loss of cells which are present in the retina and affection of the optic nerve which is the nerve supplying the eye caused by raised pressure in the eye. Untreated Glaucoma can lead to permanent damage to the optic nerve and loss of visual field where a person cannot see beyond a particular angle. Glaucoma is the third most common cause of blindness worldwide. Symptoms: It is usually without symptoms, hence [...]

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GASTRITIS

Definition: Gastritis is defined as the inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach. This may be caused due to various reasons and the condition has become rampant with today’s stressful and modernized life. Causes: Any factor that injures the wall (protective lining) of stomach provokes the symptoms of gastritis. Common causes of Gastritis include: Infection: Most commonly Bacterial H-Pylori (Helicobacter Pylori) and occasionally due to Fungal, parasitic or viral infection Drugs: NSAIDs, Steroids, Aspirin, etc Stress Smoking Excessive alcohol consumption Backflow of bile into the stomach (Bile [...]

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GAGLION

Definition: Ganglion is a small sac filled with fluid and is formed from the lining of a joint or tendon. It usually forms when the tissues surrounding certain joints become inflamed and swell up with lubricating fluid. Causes: It is generally caused due to some kind of trauma to the joint but the cause may not be evident in all cases. Ganglion formation is more common in women (M:F = 1:3) and 70% occur in the late teens and young adulthood. Some [...]

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GALL BLADDER STONES

Definition: Gallstones are clumps of crystallized cholesterol or some pigments in the gallbladder. This condition is fairly common (affects 11% of general population) women are twice as likely as men to develop gallstones. (Medical dictum for Gallstones is: It’s a disease of fat female of forty). The gallbladder is a small sac situated just under the liver and it produces bile juice that is essential for proper digestion of fats. The bile juice mainly contains cholesterol, water, bile salts and a [...]

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FIBROMYALGIA

Fibromyalgia is a disorder which causes muscle pain and fatigue. The word Fibromyalgia means pain in the soft fibrous tissues in the body- the muscles, ligaments and tendons. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) share a number of symptoms and the names are often used interchangeably with each other. People with fibromyalgia have “tender points” on the body; these are specific places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs and these points hurt when pressure is put [...]

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FIBROADENOMA( BREAST TUMOURS)

Introduction Fibroadenomas are non-cancerous (benign) and harmless tumors which are made up of fibrous tissues of the breast. These are common in adolescent and young women. The incidence of Fibroadenoma reduces with increasing age. Signs and symptoms Fibroadenomas are smooth, round and easily movable swellings. It is referred as ‘Breast Mouse’ or ‘floating tumor’ as it easily sleeps away from fingers. Size of the tumor may vary from one to five centimeters. It could be single or multiple. Generally, it is painless and [...]

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FATTY LIVER DISEASE

A collection of fats in the liver cells is called fatty liver. This condition is also called steatosis hepatitis or steatorrhoeic hepatosis. Fatty liver by itself through abnormal is a relatively harmless condition. The liver is the largest organ in the human body. It plays many roles in keeping the biochemical balance intact. What is Fatty Liver ? Fatty liver has large amounts of fats (triglycerides) accumulating within the liver cells. Excess aggregation of fats within the small hepatocytes swells them up [...]

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