Henoch-Schönlein Purpura: All you should know
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Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is an uncommon, self-limiting inflammatory illness of the small blood vessels (capillaries). It is the most frequent type of vascular inflammation (vasculitis) in children. And it causes inflammation in the small blood vessels. Headache, fever, loss of appetite, cramping, abdominal pain, painful menstruation, rashes, bloody diarrhea. And joint pain are some of the symptoms of HSP. On the skin, red or purple patches are common (petechiae). HSP-related inflammatory alterations can occur in the joints, kidneys, digestive system, and, in rare circumstances. The brain and spinal cord (central nervous system)..
Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy
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Diabetes diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy is known as gestational diabetes (gestation). Gestational diabetes, like other types of diabetes, affects how your cells use sugar (glucose). High blood sugar levels caused by gestational diabetes can harm your pregnancy and your baby’s health..
Cryoglobulinemia: What you should know about it?
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Cryoglobulinemia is a kind of vasculitis, a group of rare diseases marked by inflammation of blood vessels. Which can restrict blood flow and harm essential organs and tissues. Cryoglobulinemia is a condition in which aberrant blood proteins called cryoglobulins. Cluster together when exposed to cold temperatures, restricting blood flow and causing damage to the skin. Also in muscles, nerves, and organs, particularly the kidneys. It can impact the heart, brain, and gastrointestinal tract in rare cases. People with the hepatitis C virus almost usually develop cryoglobulinemia (HCV)..
Psoriasis: Different Types, Causes and Treatments
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Psoriasis is askin disorder in which skin cells multiply up to ten times faster than usual. As a result, the skin develops into bumpy red patches covered in white scales. They can appear anywhere, but the majority of the time this condition appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Psoriasis is not transmissible. It does happen from time to time among members of the family..
Gaming and Effects of Gaming on Health
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Gaming disorder is the obsessive and compulsive overuse of internet games and video games as an escape from life, resulting in the prioritization of gaming over daily activities and interests and the continuation of gaming despite the negative consequences that may occur. In other words, gamers know that they need to stop playing and attend to other daily requirements, such as social obligations or getting a good night’s sleep, but they feel unable to control themselves and do so..
Common Bone Marrow Diseases
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The bone marrow is the soft, spongy tissue in the core of most bones. Bone marrow comes in two colors: red and yellow. Blood stem cells can produce red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets in the red bone marrow. The bone marrow is located at the sternum (middle of the chest), pelvis (hip bone), and femur (thigh bone). Various instances causes the bone marrow to malfunction, thus causing various bone marrow diseases..
Churg-Strauss Syndrome: What to Know About It?
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Churg-Strauss syndrome is a blood vessel inflammatory illness. This inflammation can reduce blood supply to organs and tissues, causing them to be irreversibly damaged. Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis is another name for this disorder (EGPA). The most prevalent symptom of Churg-Strauss syndrome is adult-onset asthma. There are a variety of probable side effects from the sickness, including stuffy nose, sinus problems, skin eruptions, gastrointestinal bleeding, as well as soreness and numbness in your hands and feet..
Buerger’s Disease: How to Deal With It
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Buerger’s disease is a rare disease of the arms and legs. Buerger’s disease, also called Thromboangiitis obliterans, causes inflammation, swelling, and blood clots in the blood vessels (thrombi). This causes skin tissue damage, infection, and gangrene. Buerger’s disease usually starts in the hands and feet, but can spread to the arms and legs..
Behcet’s Disease: Points to Know About
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Behcet's disease is a rare autoimmune disease. It damages blood vessels, causing mouth sores, rashes, and other symptoms. The disease’s severity varies between individuals. Behçet disease is an uncommon vasculitic illness with recurring oral aphthous ulcers, genital ulcers, and uveitis. Among vasculitides, Behçet disease can affect small, medium, and large vessels..
Puberty: Problem, and Issues Connected With It
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Puberty is the time when all your major organs and body systems mature. At the end of puberty, you are sexually and reproductively mature. The growth and development that occurs during puberty are prompted by changes in the levels of certain hormones in your body..
Vasculitis: More About This Blood Vessel Disease
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Vasculitis refers to a group of diseases that induce inflammation in the blood vessels. It’s also known as arteritis or angiitis. It might weaken, stretch, widen, or constrict your blood vessels. They might completely shut down. Organ and tissue damage can occur when blood flow is restricted. Vasculitis can strike people of any age group. Some types affect blood vessels that supply or transport blood to specific organs, such as the skin, eyes, or brain..
Measles: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
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The rubeola virus causes measles. It spreads through intimate contact with an infected person or airborne droplets. This type of virus can live up to two hours on surfaces or in the air, infecting 90% of individuals infected. This type of disease is a highly contagious disease that can be fatal. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1-3 out of 1,000 cases of measles are deadly. Unvaccination is the main risk factor for measles. Young children, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women are more susceptible to complications from measles infection..
All About Aortic Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm is a bump which is like a balloon-size shape, located in the aorta. Aorta is the large artery in the human body. Its main purpose is to carry blood away from your heart to the rest of your body. When the walls of Aorta is already starting to weaken, it allows a section that causes a bulge, this will now lead to this kind of illness..
Pemphigus: Everything About This Skin Disorder
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Pemphigus is an autoimmune illness that affects a small number of people. Blisters appear on the skin and mucous membranes all over the body. The mouth, nose, throat, eyes, and genitals are all affected. The most frequent type of this disorder is Pemphigus vulgaris. Blisters are soft and quickly break open, resulting in painful sores. They can spread over significant parts of the body without treatment, posing a high risk of infection..
Mosquito Bites: Should We Worry About It?
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Mosquito bites are painful. A female mosquito eating on human blood causes itchy, raised pimples on the skin. Mosquitoes are vectors, little flying insects (living things that carry diseases between animals and humans). Infections can often spread via blood. Mosquitoes are worldwide insects. There are thousands of mosquito species worldwide, with roughly 200 in the US..
Toe Injuries and Disorders
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Everyone has experienced a small toe, foot, or ankle injury that resulted in discomfort or swelling at some point in their lives. The majority of the time, our bodily movements do not create difficulties, but symptoms might emerge as a result of ordinary wear and tear, misuse, or an injury..