RICKETS Rickets is a childhood disorder where bones soften and weakens and become prone to fractures and deformity, usually because of an extreme and prolonged vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for the normal formation of bones and teeth and promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphate from the …
PARASITIC GASTROENTIRITIS Often termed as ‘stomach flu’. To know about parasitic gastroenteritis, first we must know about the gastroenteritis. WHAT IS GASTROENTIRITIS? Gastroenteritis as the term suggests is the inflammation of gastrointestinal tract. They are various types of gastroenteritis caused by different kinds of organisms like: Bacteria Viruses Parasites Today we are going to discuss …
OVERACTIVE BLADDER (OAB) Overactive bladder describes a frequent feeling of a sudden urge to urinate. The frequent need to urinate may occur during the day, at night, or both The urge may be difficult to stop, and this may trigger involuntary loss of urine (urinary incontinence) More than 40% of people with overactive bladder have …
NEOPLASM A neoplasm is an abnormal and excessive growth of cells. This abnormal growth often forms a mass, this mass is called a tumor. This tumor growth may be benign, potentially malignant, or malignant. Benign tumors usually grow slowly and do not transfer to cancer. They also do not have the capacity to spread to …
LARYNGEAL PAPILLOMATOSIS Laryngeal papillomatosis is a rare medical condition that is characterized by the presence of wart-like growths (papilloma) that develops within the larynx on the vocal cords. These growths are usually benign and primarily affects the vocal cords and glottis, however, any part of the respiratory tract, from the nose to the lungs can …
HOW TO EXAMINE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT Pediatrics examination is an important procedure done among children starting from newborn to the other growth stage. Pediatrics recommend that parents schedule at least an annual wellness check or a check-up at any time when important healthcare concerns arise HISTORY The approach to the examination will be determined by …
HAEMOPHILIA Haemophilia is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to clot due to the lack of or low level of certain protein called the clotting factors. There are 13 types of clotting factor which works with the platelets to stop bleeding at the site of an injury. This means that after an injury, …
HEARTBURN Heartburn is a painful burning sensation in the chest, just behind the sternum (breastbone). Heartburn is often accompanied with a bitter taste in the mouth or throat. The burning may get worse by lying flat, on the right side or after eating a large meal. Occasional heartburn is common and often requires no cause …
EYE ALLERGIES An eye allergy is an immune response that occurs when the eye comes in contact with an irritating substance, known as allergy. The function of the immune system is to defend the body against harmful invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. In an eye allergy, the immune system mistakes an allergy for a …
ERYSIPELAS Erysipelas is a bacterial infection typically with a skin rash involving the upper layers of the skin. In recent times, it was discovered that not only does erysipelas affect the face, it can also affect the legs, arms, and torso. The National Organization for Rare Disorder estimates that about 80% of cases occur on …
