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Hereditary Angioedema is a rare skin related disorder and as the name suggests it is also a genetically inherited condition. This condition mainly afflicts the throat, abdomen and the limbs of the patient, with a certain kind of swelling. This swelling can become fatal if not treated on time. Here is everything you need to know about the condition and its treatment.
Causes: A rare genetic mutation of the SERPING1 gene can cause this condition. Usually, this gene is known to produce C1 e...more
Causes: A rare genetic mutation of the SERPING1 gene can cause this condition. Usually, this gene is known to produce C1 e...more
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Hives are a common allergic reaction that appears in the form of swollen, red bumps or patches on the skin. These usually appear suddenly and cause itchiness. In some cases, it may also sting or burn. Hives can affect any part of the body including the face, ears, tongue, lips and throat. Hives are usually small in size but may grow as large as the size of a dinner plate. In some cases, hives may also join together to form plaques.
Hives are caused as a result of the production of hista...more
Hives are caused as a result of the production of hista...more
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What do you know about" triple x syndrome?
Triple x syndrome, which may also be referred to as trisomy x, is a genetic condition that mainly affects females and is caused by the presence of an extra x chromosome. Typically, females have two x chromosomes, but in this disorder, there are three x chromosomes instead of two, leading to an overabundance of genetic material.
The exact cause of this extra x chromosome is not well known or understood, but it is bel...more
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Nephrotic syndrome is a type of kidney disorder wherein, the body passes out excess amount of proteins through urine, owing to the damage caused to the tiny clusters of blood vessels in the kidneys. The symptoms include putting on excessive weight as a result of fluid retention, foamy urine and severe swelling around the region of the feet, ankles and eyes.
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Minimal change disease (also known as nil disease) leads to the abnormal functioning of the kidne...more
Common causes behind it:
Minimal change disease (also known as nil disease) leads to the abnormal functioning of the kidne...more
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Nephrotic is a kidney dysfunction in which a person releases a huge amount of protein while urinating. This happens because of damaged blood vessels in the kidney which cannot properly filter water.
There are many treatments available for Nephrotic Syndrome. However, over the years, Homeopathy has shown greater results in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. Homeopathy treats without affecting the kidneys and other organs. It cures Nephrotic Syndrome by reducing the symptoms of the dise...more
There are many treatments available for Nephrotic Syndrome. However, over the years, Homeopathy has shown greater results in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. Homeopathy treats without affecting the kidneys and other organs. It cures Nephrotic Syndrome by reducing the symptoms of the dise...more
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The nephrotic syndrome refers to kidney disease. Nephrotic syndrome is triggered when the glomeruli (tiny structures in the kidneys) malfunction or are damaged and allow too much protein to enter into the kidneys. Nephrotic syndrome is a chronic ailment but not very prevalent. In India, fewer than 1 million cases are reported every year.
Who is susceptible to Nephrotic Syndrome?
Children, especially between the ages 2-6 are vulnerable to coming down with this ailment. It is prevalen...more
Who is susceptible to Nephrotic Syndrome?
Children, especially between the ages 2-6 are vulnerable to coming down with this ailment. It is prevalen...more
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Delusional disorder refers to the condition in which an individual experiences non-bizarre delusions that are beliefs in things that aren't actually true. The delusions involve situations that take place in real life like being deceived or stalked, conspired against, etc but in actuality, these situations may be highly exaggerated or not true at all as they involve the misinterpretation of experiences or observations. This health problem tends to take place during the middle or later part of you...more
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Prenatal Diagnosis is the diagnosis of the fetus or unborn baby. By prenatal diagnosis, doctors examine the developing baby. There are two main methods for prenatal diagnosis, Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS), and Amniocentesis. However, the prenatal diagnosis consists of several tests which help doctors to find out the genetic disorder of the fetus.
According to many studies, some parents are at higher risk of having a baby with a genetic problem or disorder. Due to this reason, it is a...more
According to many studies, some parents are at higher risk of having a baby with a genetic problem or disorder. Due to this reason, it is a...more
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Medical genetics is a branch of medicine that involves identifying the cause of human biological variation. Medical genetics help to determine the health and disease of a person which are hereditary in nature. It involves the study and counseling about the pathogenesis, etiology, and natural history of disorders and diseases that originate genetically.
Medical genetics is different from human genetics in the way that human genetics involves the research and scientific study of the genom...more
Medical genetics is different from human genetics in the way that human genetics involves the research and scientific study of the genom...more
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As the name suggests, congenital nephrotic syndrome affects the kidneys of newborn babies. Though congenital means the disease must be present from birth, babies who develop nephrotic syndrome in the first three months are also said to suffer from this condition. This is a rare genetic disorder that is passed down from parents to their children. Boys are at a higher risk of suffering from this disorder than girls. The congenital nephrotic syndrome causes the kidneys to leak large amounts of prot...more
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Endometriosis is a condition in which the endometrial cells lining the inside wall of the uterus begin to grow outside the uterus. In a majority of the cases, the growth is on the ovaries, the Fallopian tubes, or the tissues around the uterus. In rare cases, it occurs in other body parts. Normally, women in the age group of 30 to 40 years are prone to developing this condition and genetics is believed to be the reason behind this disorder. It is a serious medical condition if it causes discomfor...more
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Usually, when it comes to doing anything or trying something new, we say age doesn t matter at all. But that is not the case with pregnancy. Pregnancy should be planned at earlier ages to keep your baby as well as the conceiving mother healthily. Although it has been observed that those women who conceive their babies at the age of 35 (or maybe even more than that), experience no difficulties but one should take precautionary steps before planning a baby so that no difficulties arise.
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