WHAT IS CHEMOTHERAPY HAND-FOOT SYNDROME Hand-food syndrome, also known as palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, is a condition that can occur as a side effect due to certain chemotherapy drugs. The condition results in swelling, redness, and blistering on the palms and soles of the feet. A handful of chemotherapy drugs cause this condition, but it is important …
Vitamin-B Deficiency INTRODUCTION Vitamin B is a group of eight water-soluble vitamins. These vitamins are essential for many different kinds of metabolic processes and are not stored or produced by the body. That is why they must be consumed in daily life diet. Different types of vitamin B are: Thiamin (B1) Riboflavin (B2) Niacin …
VAGINAL ATROPHY Vaginal atrophy is the thinning and inflammation of the vaginal wall as a result of decreased estrogen levels. In this condition, the tissues of the vagina no longer work in their normal, healthy way. Vaginal atrophy usually occurs after menopause because less female hormone estrogen is produced during this time. It can also …
UMBILICAL CORD PROLAPSE Umbilical Cord Prolapse is a dangerous childbirth complication that occurs during delivery. Let’s first discuss, what is umbilical cord? The umbilical cord is the literal lifeline between the mother and the baby. Until the moment of birth when the baby takes his first breath the umbilical cord works as the lungs of …
REACTIVE ATTACHMENT DISORDER Reactive attachment disorder is a rare but serious condition in which a child fails to form and establish normal and healthy attachments with parents or caregivers – usually their mothers before age 5. Attachment develops when a child is repeatedly soothed, comforted, cared for, and when the need of the child is …
PLACENTA PREVIA Placenta previa is a condition that occurs when a baby’s placenta attaches inside the uterus but totally or partially covers the mother’s cervical opening. The placenta is a structure that develops in the uterus during pregnancy. This structure allows nutrient uptake, provides oxygen to the growing baby and eliminates waste product from the …
MUSCLE CRAMP A muscle cramp is a strong, painful, sudden and involuntary tightening or contraction of a muscle that lasts from a few seconds to several minutes. Almost everyone experiences a muscle cramp at some time in their life and they are usually considered harmless or non-damaging. Muscle cramps can make it temporarily impossible to …
LIVER WHAT IS LIVER? The liver is the largest internal organ of our body. It is located at the upper right-hand portion of the belly, has a reddish brown color and weighs around 3 pounds. it aids in metabolism, digestion, immunity, and storage of essential nutrients within the body. The liver is an essential part …
GLAUCOMA Glaucoma: A common eye condition in which the fluid pressure inside the eye rises to a level higher than healthy for that eye. If untreated, it may damage the optic nerve, causing the loss of vision or even blindness. The elderly, African-Americans, and people with family histories of the disease are at greatest risk. …
ERYTHEMA INFECTIOSUM Erythema infectiosum also known as fifth disease is a viral infection characterized by a distinctive red rash on the face, caused by parvovirus 19. This virus (parvovirus B19) only infects humans and it is different from the parvovirus that infects dogs and cats, so the infection cannot be transmitted from a pet or …
