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Asked for female, 26 years old from Kozhikode
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Autoimmune disorders are one of the least understood disorders in the whole of medical science. Systemic Sclerosis is also an autoimmune disorder in which the skin undergoes changes in texture and characteristics.
However, the changes are not confined to the skin alone. It can affect blood vessels, muscles, digestive system, heart, kidneys, as well as the lungs. It typically affects people in the age group of 30 to 50 years, but the good thing is that doctors can diagnose this at any a...more
However, the changes are not confined to the skin alone. It can affect blood vessels, muscles, digestive system, heart, kidneys, as well as the lungs. It typically affects people in the age group of 30 to 50 years, but the good thing is that doctors can diagnose this at any a...more
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Epidermolysis bullosa simplex is a genetic disorder that results in the skin turning fragile and blister prone. Any small injury or friction created due to rubbing of the skin might lead to blister formation. In some cases, blisters may occur inside the mouth and on the cheeks. Normally, the cause of the disease is linked to defective genes. The condition is usually inherited and the symptoms start flaring in childhood. In some cases, the symptoms start during the early twenties.
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The surgical procedure to remove the oesophagus (the tube between your stomach and mouth), partially or completely, and reconstruct it by using a section of the large intestine or stomach is called esophagectomy.
Esophagectomy is commonly used to treat oesophageal cancer.
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Early-stage oesophageal cancer is frequently treated with an esophagectomy. Other than that, esophagectomy is also performed to treat oesophageal dysplasia (a condition in which cells in the oes...more
Esophagectomy is commonly used to treat oesophageal cancer.
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Early-stage oesophageal cancer is frequently treated with an esophagectomy. Other than that, esophagectomy is also performed to treat oesophageal dysplasia (a condition in which cells in the oes...more
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Kindly look for the intensity of symptoms. Whether you were tested for h.pylori. Look if you are positive for hiatus hernia or lax esophageal sphincter. You may require esophageal manometry to look for the severity of reflux.
Try taking the same medication at night before dinner and see the result.
Try taking the same medication at night before dinner and see the result.
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Gangrene is an extremely serious condition in which there is an acute shortage of oxygenated blood to the tissue in the body resulting in tissue necrosis or death. Most of the times, it is seen that Gangrene affects the extremities externally, like feet or hands, but it might also affect the body internally and severely damaging the internal organs.
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There are majorly two broad categories of Gangrene: Wet and Dry.
Wet Gangrene: In this type of fatal G...more
Types of Gangrene-
There are majorly two broad categories of Gangrene: Wet and Dry.
Wet Gangrene: In this type of fatal G...more
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The Eosinophilic disorders are one of the major hematological diseases, which deal with the white blood cells in the human body. The Eosinophils or the white blood cells play an important role in the human body while responding to asthma, allergic reactions, and infections that are caused due to parasites. Eosinophils not only play an important role in protective immunity against parasites but also contribute a lot to inflammation which occurs during allergic disorders.
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Asked for male, 27 years old from Jodhpur
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It needs genetic workup first of parents and then one can give possibility of 25% or 50 % of repeat of same.
After that during next pregnancy early testing possible to detect whether that child belongs to 25 or 50 % or healthy so that if affected termination option remains open.
Right now meet genetic specialist with all records and niece.
After that during next pregnancy early testing possible to detect whether that child belongs to 25 or 50 % or healthy so that if affected termination option remains open.
Right now meet genetic specialist with all records and niece.
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Tonsillitis is a disorder of the tonsils present on the back of your throat. The tonsils act as a defensive mechanism in the body as they prevent the body from infections. This is a contagious condition and can occur at any age. It is widely prevalent among school going kids.
Tonsillitis may be classified into two types:
Chronic tonsillitis: This type of tonsillitis tends to last for an extended duration with symptoms of bad breath and tenderness in the lymph nodes.
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Tonsillitis may be classified into two types:
Chronic tonsillitis: This type of tonsillitis tends to last for an extended duration with symptoms of bad breath and tenderness in the lymph nodes.
Recurre...more
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