SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHMATOSUS (SLE)
This is an autoimmune disease where the skin dries up and becomes stiff. Gangrenous ulcers form on the extremities, particularly the fingertips. The heart muscles also become stiff, giving rise to palpitations, and ultimately leads to death.
TENNIS ELBOW
This is a highly painful inflammation of the elbow bone.
THALASSAEMIA
The human body stops producing blood and the patient needs frequent blood transfusions. This is a life-threatening condition.
RINGWORM (TINEA CORPORIS and TINEA ARUSIS)
This is a fungal infection resulting in a red, itchy and scaly rash. The affected body part may also lose hair.
TONSILITIS, PERITONSILLAR ABSCESS, SEPTIC TONSILITIS
Tonsilitis is when the tonsils get inflamed. Peritonsillar abscess is when tiny white boils form on the tonsils Septic Tonsilitis is when there is pus formation on the tonsils.
TRAVEL SICKNESS
This is a condition where the patient feels unwell while travelling by car or by plane or by ship. Generally motion sickness is not seen in train travel. The patient feels nauseous and might vomit as well.
TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS
This is a rare genetic disease where benign tumours begin to grow in or on the vital organs in the body, such as the brain, kidneys, liver, heart, lungs, etc. Your patient may experience seizures, thinking impairments, skin abnormalities and behavioural problems.
TUBERCULAR AND NON-TUBERCULAR LYMPHADENOPATHY
Lymphadenopathy is a term that refers to the sudden and rapid swelling of the lymph nodes. The nodes become abnormal in size or number or consistency. Sometimes it is cancerous, and other times it is not. We use the same protocols for both kinds.
TUBERCULOSIS
This is a bacterial infection primarily of the lungs though it can affect other areas as well. It is characterised by fever, haemoptysis, night sweats, headaches, chest pains and fatigue.
PLEURISY
This is a pulmonary infection that may occur in malignancy. Serous fluid accumulates between the tissue layers in the pleural cavity, causing friction with every movement. This is called Pleural Effusion. Sometimes instead of fluid, pus accumulates in the pleural cavity. This is called Empyema. The movement of the ribcage is restricted and your patient […]
