Introduction Atopic dermatitis also called eczema is a skin disease, affecting especially the children. Risk factors It is mostly genetically based and which leads to allergic and other manifestations. In most cases the parents are atopic. The Dryness of the skin is an important factor. It also depends on the climate whether cold and dry.…

Hemophilia is due to deficiency of coagulation factors. : factors VIII or IX or XI. Types of hemophilia Type A ( classical X linked recessive) due to deficiency of factor VIII.Type B (classical X linked recessive)( Christmas disease). Due to deficiency of factor IX.Type C ( autosomal recessive) Rosenthal disease) due to deficiency of factor…

Fibroid is a non-cancerous disorder. It can be found in the uterus or the cervix

The thyroid gland weighs approximately 20 grams. It is situated in the lower neck of both sides of the trachea. The thyroid gland consists of many follicles. The thyroid gland secretes tyrosine ( T4) triiodothyronine (T3). Major part of the thyroid hormone secreted is T4 which lasts longer than T3. But active T3 is 3,4…

Introduction Holiday heart syndrome is also called as alcohol induced atrial arrhythmias. It is characterized by abnormal heart rhythm and related to excessive alcohol drinking and can be seen in a person with no clinical history of heart disease. Cause Heavy ethanol drinks accompanied by increased stress and dehydration. Symptoms History of excess alcohol consumption…

Introduction Arthropathy can be caused due to crystal deposits like monosodium monohydrate (MSUM gout) or calcium pyrophosphate dehydrate (CPPD pseudogout). Decreased uric acid excretion is the main cause of gout. Clinical features Acute synovitis, tophi, chronic destructive and deformity arthritis, nephrolithiasis, interstitial nephritis and hypertension.Hyperuricemia defined by blood urate concentration more than 7 mg percent.…

Introduction Amoebiasis is an infection due to organism Entamoeba histolytica. In amoebic dysentery there is diarrhoea with blood and mucus in stools. It mainly affects the intestinal wall and spreads to other organs. The disease is more common in warm climates and unhygienic conditions. Only few of infected people are symptomatic. Cause Entamoeba histolytica is…

  Introduction Rabies is deadly global disease caused by a virus which is present in the saliva of infected animals and man gets the disease from the infected saliva during the bite. Licking on broken skin or mucus membranes can cause infection. Rabies free countries can be looked at this site. https://www.inspection.gc.ca/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/imports/import-policies/live-animals/pet-imports/rabies-free/eng/1332398392743/1332420396801 Appearance of the…

Introduction Leptospirosis is a zoonosis a disease acquired from animals. Rats and dogs are reservoir of infection. It can occur in domestic animals and few wild animals. Rats are asymptomatic and shed organisms in urine for a life time. Alkaline pH of urine helps in the growth of organism. They also are present in soil…