disorders
Raynaud's Syndrome
Raynaud’s syndrome causes spasms in small blood vessels in your fingers and toes. This limits blood flow and leads to symptoms like skin color changes, cold skin and a pins and needles sensation.
Posted September 4, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read
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Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube. The fallopian tube is not made to hold a growing embryo and can’t stretch like a uterus. This condition can lead to bleeding in the mother. An ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening condition that requires emergency treatment.
Posted September 4, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read
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Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) causes cysts (fluid-filled growths) to develop in the kidneys. PKD is a genetic disorder, meaning you have to have a mutated (changed) gene to get the disorder.
Posted September 2, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
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Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of more than 30 inherited (genetic) diseases that cause muscle weakness. These conditions are a type of myopathy, a disease of the skeletal muscles.
Posted September 1, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read
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Lymphangiomatosis
Lymphangiomatosis is a condition where a lymphangioma is not present in a single localised mass, but in a widespread or multifocal manner. It is a rare type of tumor which results from an abnormal development of the lymphatic system.
Posted August 30, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
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