Meningitis Uncovered – Key Symptoms, Treatments, and Lifesaving Vaccines

Highlights of Meningitis Meningitis is a life-threatening inflammation of the meninges, which is the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Bacterial meningitis is the most dangerous form, as it can progress rapidly, causing brain damage or even death if not treated in time. Meningitis can affect anyone, but certain groups, such as infants,…

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Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A and E: Introduction, Similarities and Differences

Highlights of Hepatitis A and E Hepatitis A virus and Hepatitis E are the most common causes of acute liver inflammation worldwide. Symptoms of hepatitis A and E are similar. Common symptoms include fatigue, malaise, jaundice, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, pale-colored stool, and dark urine. The majority of the cases of hepatitis A and…

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Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa – Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Complications, and Impact on Fertility

Highlights Of Bulimia Nervosa Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by cycles of binge eating followed by purging behaviors like vomiting or excessive exercise to avoid weight gain. People with bulimia often experience a sense of losing control during binge eating episodes. They may eat large amounts of food in a short period, which brings…

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Melanoma

Melanoma Explained – Symptoms, Stages, Treatment & Prevention

Highlights of Melanoma Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that is less common than other forms of skin cancer but is dangerous. This is due to its ability to spread quickly to other body parts. Fair skin, family history of melanoma, significant sun exposure or sunburns, a high number of moles, and male gender…

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Cushing’s Syndrome

Cushing’s Syndrome – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Highlights on Cushing’s Syndrome Cushing’s syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by excessive cortisol in the body, with the most common cause being prolonged use of corticosteroids. The two tell-tale signs are moon face and buffalo hump, which arise due to fat redistribution caused by high cortisol levels. Cushing’s syndrome can cause mood swings, irritability,…

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Addison

Addison’s Disease – Key Symptoms, and Proven Treatment Strategies

Key Highlights Of Addison’s Disease Addison’s disease is a rare condition where the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol and aldosterone. It is also known as adrenal insufficiency. Symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include extreme fatigue, weight loss, skin darkening, low blood pressure, salt cravings, low blood sugar, nausea, and vomiting. Addisonian Crisis is a…

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ACl

ACL Injury – Discover the Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments

Highlights of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury is the most common injury of the knee ligament. ACL injury is mainly seen among athletes and occurs in sports requiring sudden stops or changes in position, such as soccer, basketball, football, and gymnastics. MRI of the knee is the best imaging test…

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Arthritis

Reactive Arthritis – Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Highlights of Reactive Arthritis Reactive Arthritis is joint pain that occurs when the immune system reacts to an infection elsewhere in the body, such as the intestines or urinary tract. It is commonly triggered by infections from bacteria like Salmonella, Chlamydia, and Campylobacter. HLA-B 27 is the most common gene associated with reactive arthritis; however, not…

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Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Highlights of Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis(PSGN) is an inflammation of the kidneys that occurs after throat or skin infection, affecting primarily children aged 5-12. Malnutrition and weakened immune systems increase the risk of PSGN. It can be more common in lower socioeconomic areas and certain ethnic groups. Swelling that begins around the eyes and increased…

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Nephrotic

Understanding Nephrotic Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Diet

Highlights of Nephrotic Syndrome Nephrotic Syndrome is a group of disorders with kidney damage and loss of proteins in urine. Most people with nephrotic syndrome have swelling, particularly in the face or legs, frothy or bubbly urine, rapid weight gain, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome can be made with simple tests done…

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