What is Vasculitis?It is defined as blood vessels inflammation that thickens the walls results narrow vessels which leads to blood flow obstruction and can harm organs. Symptoms Symptoms may include:Digestive system:Pain after every mealUlcerstearsStool consist of blood Ears:Hearing losssound in earsdizziness Eyes:rednessDouble visionHeadache with itching and burning in eyes Hands and feet:Numbnessweaknessswollen palm Lungs:shortness of […]
Vasovagal syncope
What is Vasovagal syncope?it is also known as neurocardiogenic syncope. It causes sudden faintness due to low blood pressure or heart beat in case of emotional stress and sudden shock. SymptomsSkin color changesNarrow vision, pupil dilatedSweating – cold, clammypulse-slowblurr vision PreventionLie straight and elevate the legsSit down and put head between both knees to maintain […]
Vaginitis
What is Vaginitis?It is caused due to vaginal bacteria that reduces estrogen hormone most probably in menopause, results in inflammation causes vaginal discharge and itching. Types:Bacterial vaginosis:Overgrowth of naturally presence vaginal bacteria with grey white discharge which smells so fishy. Yeast infections:It is caused due to fungus also known as Candida albicans with cottage cheese like […]
Vaginal Fistula
What is vaginal fistula?It is a condition where urine and stool can pass via a vagina due to hole or opening in vagina that extends to urinary bladder and rectum. Causes:After deliveryVaginal injuryVaginal surgeryInfections Types:Vesicovaginal fistula:It is a opening from vagina to urinary tract. Ureterovaginal fistula:Unsual hole develops from vagina to urine carry tubes to […]
Vaginal cancer
What is Vaginal cancer ?It is a rare cancer that develops in other body parts but extends upto vagina. Over the times cancerous cells multiple and can extend beyond the vagina causes more serious complications and less chances of treatment. SymptomsIt causes vaginal:bleeding after intercoursedischargeVaginal lumps Urinary tract:urine incontinencePain while passing urine Types of vaginal […]
Vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis)
Vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis) What is Vaginal atrophy?It is defined as vaginal inflammation that includes thinning and dryness. It also effects on urinary tracts that causes painful urinaration and painful intercourse also. Who are at risk?Female approaching menopause are at higher riskHormal disturbancesLow estrogen levels Symptoms It causes vaginal-dryness, burning, discharge and itchingUrinary tract – […]
Vaginal agenesis
What is Vaginal agenesis?It is defined as rare disease that develops before birth, in this disorder vagina and uterus is not completely developed, female even unable to get her menses. In many cases vaginal dilators are used to stretch the vagina, which creates vagina and female can have normal intercourse like the normal ones. Causes:It […]
Yeast infection (Vaginal)
What do we know about yeast infection ?It is a fungal infection that affects vagina and vulva. It is also known as vaginal candidiasis that causes irritable vagina due to itching and discharges. It can also transferred through intercourse and occurs in female after delivery. SymptomsItching in vaginaIrritation at vulvaProfuse white vaginal dischargeSoreness in vaginaburning […]
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
What is Zollinger-Ellison syndrome ?It is defined as pancreas and small intestine tumors that produces high level of gastrin causes peptic ulcer. It is also known as gastrinomas. SymptomsConstant loosing of weightloose stoolsNauseaVomitingsAbdominal painAcid refluxburning and heartburnDigestive tract bleedingComplete loss of appetite CausesIts reason is still unknown. It could be genetic, can passes from old […]
Premature Greying Of Hair
A patient of 15 years old consulted us for his premature grey hair. He was into 10 grade and felt so embarrassed by looking towards his classmates. Everyone bully him by saying he became older before his age. None of his family member had history of grey hair. He also had hairfall. He said I […]
