Long QT syndrome is a heart rhythm disorder that could potentially cause fast, chaotic heartbeats. A person could faint due to the rapid heartbeats that are caused by changes in the part of the heart that causes it to beat. Sometimes, the heart rhythm could beat so erratically that it could cause sudden death.
People may be born with a genetic mutation that put them at risk of long QT syndrome. Also, long QT syndrome could be caused by ... more
Also called Behcet’s syndrome, Behcet’s disease is a rare disorder that causes chronic inflammation in blood vessels throughout the body, leading to a variety of symptoms that may initially seem unrelated.
Generally, the signs and symptoms of Behcet’s disease vary from one person to another and could come and go on their own. Some of these symptoms are skin rashes and lesions, genital sores and mouth sores.
The ... more
The ovaries are two bilateral organs, each about the size and shape of an almond, located on each side of the uterus. Eggs (ova) grow and mature in the ovaries and are released in monthly cycles throughout the childbearing years of a woman. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled pockets or sacs within or on the surface of an ovary. At some time throughout their lives, many women have ovarian cysts. In most cases of ovarian cysts, they are harmless ... more
The generally used term to describe the excess fluid that accumulates in or around the knee joint is water on the knee, which could be the result of overuse injuries, trauma or an underlying disease or condition. The water on the knee can also be referred to as “effusion”.
A person’s mobility doesn’t have to be limited because of the pain and swelling associated with water on the knee. To help keep ... more
A spinal cord injury usually causes permanent disability or paralysis and a loss of sensation below the site of the injury. Because of this, spinal cord injury affects every aspect of someone’s life.
Damage to the spinal cord can't be reversed, however, with proper treatment and rehabilitation a person may be able to lead a productive and independent ... more
Ringworm is a fungal infection that develops on the top layer of the skin; ringworm of the body is one of its several forms. This condition is characterized by a red, itchy circular rash with healthy-looking skin in the middle. The name of ringworm has nothing to do with an actual worm under the skin; however, it comes from the characteristic ring that can appear.
Ringworm of the body is also called tinea corporis and is closely related ... more
