A ganglion cyst is an anomalous bump which usually appears on the joint tendons of the wrists or the hands, and may sometimes affect the feet. The cyst is filled with fluids; it may grow quickly within a short span of time, or develop slowly. The exact cause of ganglion cyst formation is not known.… Continue reading Ganglion Cyst – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
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Celiac Disease – Foods to Avoid, Causes, Signs and Treatment
Celiac disease is a digestive condition marked by intolerance to gluten. Gluten is a protein that occurs in grains like wheat, barley, rye, etc. Consumption of these grains, or any food product containing these grains as an ingredient, tends to cause several adverse symptoms, including an immune reaction that affects the small bowels, damages its… Continue reading Celiac Disease – Foods to Avoid, Causes, Signs and Treatment
Keratoacanthoma
Keratoacanthomas are a type of skin cancer marked by rapid formation of dome-shaped bumps on the skin. Often referred to in its abbreviated form ‘KA’, keratoacanthoma typically affects middle-aged and older adults with long-term exposure to the UV rays of sunlight, though it can also occur in people of all age groups. Medical experts are… Continue reading Keratoacanthoma
Dermatomyositis Rash
Dermatomyositis is a rare inflammatory condition characterized by formation of prominent skin rashes and weakness of the muscles. Medical experts categorize the condition as a ‘chronic inflammatory myopathy’; there are three disorders that fall under this group and dermatomyositis is considered as one of them. Also called heliotrope rash, dermatomyositis can occur in adults as… Continue reading Dermatomyositis Rash