disorders
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral illness commonly seen in tropical and subtropical areas of South America and Africa. The yellow in the name refers to jaundice, which is one of the key symptoms of yellow fever seen in certain patients. Many people do not experience symptoms, but the most common symptoms that occur are fever, muscle pain with prominent backache, headache, loss of appetite, and nausea or vomiting.
Posted August 20, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 5 min read
Stress
Stress is the body’s natural reaction in case of danger or challenge. It causes the body to flood with hormones that prepare its systems to evade or confront danger. This is commonly referred to as the fight-or-flight mechanism. The body produces larger quantities of chemicals called cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. These cause an increase in blood pressure, heightened muscle preparedness, sweating, and alertness.
Posted August 20, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 6 min read
Q Fever
Q fever is a zoonotic disease that is transmitted from animals to humans. It is caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii which is mainly found in cattle, sheep, and goats. The bacteria is present in the milk, urine and feces of the infected animals. Moreover, large numbers of bacteria are shed in the birth products like placenta and amniotic fluid during birthing. When these products dry over time they contaminate the air. Inhalation of this contaminated air can cause infection in humans.
Posted August 20, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 5 min read
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Nausea
Nausea can be acute or chronic, physical or psychological and caused by conditions, such as food poisoning, peptic ulcers, motion sickness, pregnancy and brain disorders. It is extremely common in the first trimester of pregnancy. It could also be seen as a side effect of certain medications, or due to chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Posted August 20, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 5 min read
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Nail Infections
Nail infection, as the name suggests, is an infection affecting the fingernails or toenails. It can be caused by the growth of bacteria, fungus or virus in these areas. Fungal nail infection is more commonly seen to affect toenails, while bacterial nail infection is more likely to occur following an injury to the surrounding skin.
Posted August 20, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 6 min read
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