Meningitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the meninges, i.e. the membranes that surround the spinal cord and the brain. Meningitis commences with a marked swelling which is later followed by the characteristic symptoms of this disease such as fever, headache, and a stiff neck. A majority of meningitis cases in America are caused… Continue reading Meningitis – Rash Pictures, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
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Shingles Rash
Shingles, popularly known as herpes zoster, is an infection of nerve caused by varicella-zoster virus. Varicella-zoster virus also causes chicken pox so anyone who has developed chicken pox is likely to develop Shingles as well in the future. 1 of every 5 individual develops shingles and is most common among the individuals aged above 50… Continue reading Shingles Rash
POTS Syndrome
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome or POTS refers to a group of conditions which have OI or orthostatic intolerance as their main symptom. Orthostatic intolerance refers to a disorder wherein there is drastic reduction in blood flow to the heart, when a person gets up into a standing after being a state of lying down. One… Continue reading POTS Syndrome
Goldenhar Syndrome
Goldenhar syndrome is an unusual hereditary disorder which causes formation of abnormal ears, eyes, the mandible, nose, and lips.This type of disorder is also called as ‘Oculo-Auriculo-Vertebral (OAV) syndrome’ and it causes abnormal formation of 1st and 2ndbranchial archas well.The defects result in difficulties in opening the mouth, leading to other problems related to communication… Continue reading Goldenhar Syndrome