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Zinsser Cole Engman Syndrome is also known as Cole's syndrome, Cole Rauschkolb Toomey syndrome, Hoyeraal Hreidarsson Syndrome, Zinsser's syndrome, Zinsser Fanconi Cole- Rauschkolb Toomey syndrome, Engman's syndrome, Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria, Dyskeratosis Congenita Syndrome, Dyskeratosis Congenita, Dyskeratosis Congenita (Autosomal Recessive), Dyskeratosis Congenita (Scoggins Type).

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Farsightedness

Farsightedness (hyperopia) is a common vision condition in which you can see objects in the distance clearly, but objects nearby may be blurry. The degree of your farsightedness determines your focusing ability. People with severe farsightedness see clearly only objects a great distance away, while those with mild farsightedness may see clearly objects that are closer.

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Aase Smith Syndrome II

It is a genetic disorder charecterized by presence of three bones with in the thumbs and reduced production og the red blood cells leading to hypoplastic anemia. It can be detected in early infancy. The cause is not known. It is an autosomal recessive trait.

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Blackfan Diamond Anemia

Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) describes a condition in which RBC precursors in bone marrow are nearly absent, while megakaryocytes and WBC precursors are usually present at normal levels. Pure red cell aplasia exists in several forms, and the most common form is an acute self-limited condition. Congenital pure red cell aplasia is a lifelong disorder, and it is associated with physical abnormalities.

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Antithrombin III Deficiency

Antithrombin III (ATIII) is a potent inhibitor of the coagulation cascade. It is a nonvitamin K-dependent protease that inhibits coagulation by lysing thrombin and factor Xa. ATIII activity is markedly potentiated by heparin; potentiation of its activity is the principle mechanism by which both heparin and low molecular weight heparin result in anticoagulation.

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Factor XIII Deficiency

It is a very rare disorder causing severe bleeding. Factor X111 or fibrin stabilizing factor is an enzyme of the blood coagulation system.

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Gilbert Disease

It is an herditary disease cause for increased bilirubin. It is an autosomal recessive condition charecterized by intermittent jaundice int he absence of hemolysis or liver disease.It is seen in 5% of the population.The main feature is that it causes jaundice which do not need treatment, caused by unconjugated bilirubin in the blood stream.

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Stress incontinence

Stress incontinence is an involuntary loss of urine that occurs during physical activity like coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercise. It is the common type of urinary incontinence in women.

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Sleep apnea: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Sleep apnea is one of the common sleep disorders. In this patient will have episodes of stopping the breathing during sleep

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Tetanus in children

Tetanus is now uncommon illness since most of children are vaccinated with the tetanus vaccine and adults receive regular booster dose. Tetanus caused by clostridium tetani bacteria that usually gains access to a person through the contaminated wound, it later grows and can cause muscle and nerve problems. Symptoms can include muscle spasms that lead to stiffness of the jaw, drooling, difficulty in swallowing.

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