A sore throat is also a common symptom of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. What are some symptoms of COVID-19? People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to theRead More →
Yes. In common usage, chronic kidney disease (CKD) and chronic renal failure are generally the same. “Failure” is generally reserved for Stage 5 CKD, but the terms are interchangeable. Where do you itch with kidney disease? It can come and go or it may be continuous. It may affect yourRead More →
Symptoms of thalassaemia The main health problems associated with thalassaemia are: anaemia – severe tiredness, weakness, shortness of breath, pounding, fluttering or irregular heartbeats (palpitations) and pale skin caused by the lack of haemoglobin. How long do thalassemia patients live? “Most thalassaemia patients would live up to the age ofRead More →
Estimations show that there are more than 1.6 million mammalian and waterfowl viruses, spanning 25 viral families known to cause human infections. Compared to just over 260 viruses known in humans,7 the unknown viruses represent 99.9% of potential zoonoses. How does zoonotic viruses spread? In direct zoonosis the disease isRead More →
Most children treated surgically for Hirschsprung disease have an excellent outcome. Most can pass stool normally and have no lasting complications. A few kids might continue to have symptoms, including constipation and bowel control problems. Why is there poor bowel motility with Hirschsprung’s disease? In Hirschsprung disease a part ofRead More →
Triple vessel disease is an extreme form of coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD develops when the major blood vessels supplying the heart become damaged or diseased. Plaque (cholesterol deposits) and inflammation are the two main causes of CAD. Is valvular heart disease serious? If the heart valves are diseased, theRead More →
Bowlegs refers to a condition in which a person’s legs appear bowed (bent outward) even when the ankles are together. It is normal in babies due to their position in the womb. But a child who still has bowlegs at about age three should be evaluated by orthopedic specialist. IsRead More →
And cholera is a disease caused due to the consumption of contaminated food or water and none of these diseases cause hydrophobia. Is Aquaphobia and hydrophobia the same thing? Aquaphobia is often mistaken for another phobia called hydrophobia. Even though they both involve water, aquaphobia and hydrophobia aren’t the same.Read More →
Adults with coeliac disease aged 16-49 may be invited for a booster vaccine. This is because some adults with coeliac disease may have reduced spleen function and people with spleen problems are listed within the guidance to be offered a booster dose. Does the 2020 flu shot contain gluten? InRead More →
At present, there are no known causes or proven risk factors for craniopharyngioma. Blood and urine tests can indicate a hormone imbalance that may be caused by a problem with the pituitary gland. Can craniopharyngioma be cancerous? Craniopharyngiomas are usually part solid mass and part fluid-filled cyst. They are benignRead More →