Toothache
Tooth decay is the primary cause of toothaches for most children and adults. Bacteria that live in mouth
thrive on sugars and starches in the food we eat. These bacteria form a sticky
plaque that clings to the surface of teeth.
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Dermatophytoses
Dermatophytoses are fungal infections of keratin in the skin and nails, frequently affects hair also. Human infections are caused by Epidermophyton, Microsporum, and Trichophyton spp. Transmission is person-to-person, animal-to-person, and rarely, soil-to-person. The organism may persist indefinitely. Most people do not develop clinical infection;
HIV and
diabetes are common risk factors.
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Tubercular meningitis
It is the
tuberculosis affecting the
meninges, the membranes which cover the brain. It is the common form of CNS tuberculosis. It occurs when the tuberculosis bacteria affects the membrane and fluid surrounding the brain and
spinal cord.
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Colposcopy
It provides the magnification of 10-20 times. It helps to detect abnormal areas so that selective
biopsy can be obtained under magnification. Colposcopy is done in those with positive cervical lesions.
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Panic attacks
Panic attacks are sudden, discrete periods of intense
anxiety, fear and discomfort that are associated with a variety of somatic and
cognitive symptoms. These episodes are typically abrupt, and usually have triggering factors.
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Allergic asthma
80- 90% of all
asthma sufferers have allergic asthma. Allergic asthma is triggered by allergens that are capable of causing an
allergic reaction.
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Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke is the commonest cause for
disability. Stroke
rehabilitation is very vital for the recovery other patients suffering from stroke. Stroke rehabilitation helps to build the strength, endurance, coordination and confidence.
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Systemic Sclerosis and Scleroderma
Systemic Sclerosis is a
chronic autoimmune disease of the
connective tissue. The localized type of the disease is known as morphea. It leads to hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues. Localized disease affects the skin while the generalized one also affects the internal organs like lungs etc. Excessive collagen deposition causes skin and internal organ changes. Many factors, including environmental factors, can lead to immunologic system disturbances and vascular changes.
Scleroderma is characterized by the formation of scar tissue that is fibrosis in the skin and organs of the body.
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Emergency First Aid for Heatstroke
Heat stroke is an abnormally elevated body temperature with physical and neurological symptoms, heat stroke is a medical emergency that can be dangerous if not attended and treated properly and promptly.
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Ablepharon Macrostomia Syndrome
Ablepharon macrostomia syndrome (
AMS) is an extremely rare autosomal
recessive genetic disorder inherited as an autosomal recessive genetic trait in infants and children.Its characterised by the association of facial, genital, and cutaneous features with delayed language development.
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