Definition Asthma is the chronic condition that causes inflammation, swell, produce extra mucus and narrowing in the airway of the lungs. People who have this chronic condition for a long time or recurrent is said to be asthmatic. This causes wheezing, chest tightness, coughing and shortness of breath. A cough …
Read More »Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS): Causes and Prevention.
Definition Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is the serious life-threatening disease which response to a toxin produced by a Staphylococcal aureus infection. It is more common in infants than adults. This disease leads to peeling of outer layer skin to blister or it looks like burned by hot liquid. It is …
Read More »Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)- Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment
Description Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a more severe complication syndrome due to staph infections. It is a systemic illness which means it affects the whole body caused by the two types of bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. Usually, these bacterial species produce toxins which may not be …
Read More »Diabetic Neuropathy- Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment
Description In general, the term neuropathy refers to damage to the nerves. Diabetic neuropathy is defined as the damage of nerves which occurs as a result of diabetes. Since the diabetic condition is having prolonged high blood glucose levels, nerves are much prone to damage. It affects the different locations …
Read More »Tay-Sachs disease – Definition, Causes, and Treatment.
Definition Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder that destroys the nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. It is caused by the deficiency of an enzyme hexosaminidase A. Thus it accumulates much fat and lipids called as gangliosides in brain and nerve cells. This leads to loss of …
Read More »Bunions or Hallux Valgus- Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Definition Bunions are the bony bump that is enlarged in the joints at the base of the big toe. This enlargement is due to the misalignment of the bone joint and it leads to the stretching of tendons and ligaments which is present around the big toe joints. This caused …
Read More »Anorexia Nervosa-Definition, Symptoms, and Treatment
Definition An individual with anorexia nervosa has an intense fear of gaining weight even when they are underweight. Hence, they eat very less quantity of food. As they are lacking with enough nutrients, their body becomes starved and their body shape gets distorted. They sometimes insist on others that they …
Read More »Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES)- Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Description Cauda Equina syndrome (CES) is an impaired condition of lumbar plexus, nerve roots, and spinal canal below the termination of the spinal cord. It is a serious, acute neurologic condition. The term cauda equina is referring to the lower end of the spinal cord where the nerve fibres appear …
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