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Porencephaly

Jan 30, 2025 Posted by admin Neurology 0 comments

Overview

Porencephaly is a structural abnormality of the brain. It may manifest before or after birth. It is a very rare disorder that affects your central nervous system, children with this condition develop fluid-filled cavities, or cysts, on their brain. These brain cysts can delay and impair your child’s growth and development. These cysts can interfere with normal brain growth and development. Children with porencephaly may experience speech difficulties. They may also have other neurological deficits (abnormal functioning in areas of their body).However, on rare occasions, it can be related to an inherited genetic condition. There is no clear cure for porencephaly. However, there are many ways to manage its effects. Treatments focus on improving neurological impairments. If hydrocephalus is present, excess fluid around your child’s brain can be drained.

SYMPTOMS

Possible symptoms include: 

  • Motor delay (differences in muscle tone, movement, posture, or developmental milestones) 
  • Speech and language delay 
  • Learning challenges 
  • Cognitive or intellectual differences 
  • Slow overall growth 
  • Developmental delays in multiple areas (global delays) 
  • Seizures 
  • Spastic hemiplegia (stiffness and weakness in limbs)  
  • Hypotonia (low muscle tone) 
  • Macrocephaly (large head) 
  • Microcephaly (small head) 
  • Hydrocephalus (increased pressure in the brain) 

Causes

With a lack of oxygen or bleeding in your child’s brain, fluid-filled cysts can replace normal brain tissue. This is more likely to happen if the following risk factors are present:

  • Alcohol or drug use during pregnancy.
  • Gestational diabetes.
  • Infection during pregnancy.
  • Infection shortly after birth.
  • Trauma during birth.
  • Other causes of stroke or lack of oxygen to their brain (like blood disorders and metabolic diseases). Sometimes, healthcare providers can find clues about the underlying cause based on the location, size and distribution of the cysts.
  • Some types of porencephaly are genetic and can be inherited. This means that a person only needs one abnormal gene copy to show symptoms. The abnormal gene can be inherited from a mother or father. A person with a COL4A1 or COL4A2 gene mutation has a 50 percent chance of passing on condition. Two people with the same mutation may have very different symptom severity.  

Diagnosis

To confirm a diagnosis of porencephaly, your healthcare provider needs to see detailed images of your child’s brain. You or your child may have imaging tests like:

  • Prenatal ultrasound or ultrasound.
  • CT scan.
  • MRI.

Management and Treatment

There is no clear cure for porencephaly. This structural abnormality cannot be reversed. However, there are treatments that can help with symptoms arising in the aftermath of porencephaly. 

Symptoms and Available Treatments 

  • Cognitive, speech, language, or motor delays. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, special instruction, and speech therapy can be very effective. 
  • Learning challenges. Working closely with school systems to generate individualized educational plans and support can be helpful. Special education programs can also help. 
  • Seizures. Various medications can be used to treat seizures. There may be dietary and surgical options as well 
  • Spasticity. Medications can manage high tone or stiffness in muscles. For instance, injections of botulinum toxin can help loosen muscles or medications such as baclofen are commonly used.  
  • Adaptive equipment. Braces and adaptive equipment can significantly improve a child’s functioning and quality of life. 
  • Hydrocephalus. This is increased pressure in the brain. Depending on the specific location of the porencephaly, a resection or surgical shunt can relieve this pressure. 

Outlook

Outcomes can vary widely depending on the size and location of the fluid-filled cysts. Some children have mild or no symptoms. They may not even be diagnosed.  Others may have some mild learning challenges. They may have treatable seizures or motor tone abnormalities. Children in this moderate category do very well with supportive treatment.   

Still others may have more severe secondary symptoms. They may have larger cysts. Their cysts may be in problematic brain locations. These children may have been diagnosed soon after birth. Supportive care, therapies, and special education programs can go a long way. They can improve the long-term outcomes of these children. 

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Gynecomastia – Enlarged breast in men

Jan 26, 2025 Posted by admin Plastic surgery 0 comments

Overview

Gynecomastia basically is the non-cancerous enlargement of one or both breasts in men due to the growth of breast tissue as a result of a hormone imbalance between estrogens and androgens. it occurs usually in new born males, boys going through puberty and older male, may develop gynecomastia due to natural changes in hormone levels. Gynecomastia can affect one or both breasts, sometimes unevenly. This is commonly associated with obesity and can be ruled out by physical exam. Gynecomastia isn’t harmful to your physical health, but it may make you self-conscious and affect your self-esteem. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. this is commonly associated with obesity and can be ruled out by physical exam. Gynecomastia may go away on its own. If it doesn’t, medicine or surgery may help.

Symptoms

Gynecomastia symptoms can include:

  • Pain, especially in teenagers.
  • Swollen breast tissue.
  • Tender breasts.
  • Sensitive nipples when they rub against clothes.

Possible Causes

Gynecomastia is more likely to happen during periods of hormonal fluctuations, especially at or during:

  • Birth: More than half of newborns AMAB have enlarged breasts, or breast buds. It typically happens due to exposure to the birthing parent’s estrogen levels. Gynecomastia in newborns usually goes away within a few weeks.
  • Puberty: More than half of adolescents AMAB have some degree of breast enlargement during puberty. It likely happens due to a faster rise in estrogen than in testosterone. But this imbalance usually regulates with time — about six months to two years.
  • Late adulthood: Gynecomastia is common in people AMAB over 50. With age, your body produces less testosterone. People over 50 are also more likely to be taking medications that can cause gynecomastia.

These causes of gynecomastia are natural and to be expected — they’re not physically harmful. But gynecomastia can also be a symptom of certain medical conditions that require treatment.

Conditions that cause gynecomastia

Gynecomastia may be a symptom or result of the following health conditions:

  • Adrenal tumors.
  • Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).
  • Kidney disease or kidney failure.
  • Klinefelter syndrome (an inherited condition).
  • Liver disease and cirrhosis.
  • Male hypogonadism (low testosterone).
  • Pituitary gland tumors (pituitary adenomas), especially prolactinomas.
  • Testicular tumors.

Diagnosis

To diagnose gynecomastia, a thorough history and physical examination are obtained by a physician. Important aspects of the physical examination include evaluation of the male breast tissue with palpation to evaluate for breast cancer and pseudogynecomastia (male breast tissue enlargement solely due to excess fatty tissue), evaluation of penile size and development, evaluation of testicular development and an assessment for masses that raise suspicion for testicular cancer, and proper development of secondary sex characteristics such as the amount and distribution of pubic and underarm hair. Mammography is the method of choice for radiologic examination of male breast tissue in the diagnosis of gynecomastia when breast cancer is suspected on physical examination.

Care and Treatment

What is the treatment for gynecomastia?

Some people don’t want or need treatment for gynecomastia. But if you do, your healthcare provider may recommend a few different strategies depending on your situation:

  • Stopping or switching a medication: If a medication or other substance is causing gynecomastia, your provider may recommend that you switch to a different one or stop using it. Make sure your provider is aware of any nonprescription medications — like dietary and herbal supplements — you’re taking. Never stop taking a prescription medication without your provider’s guidance.
  • Underlying condition treatment: If an underlying condition is the cause, like a tumor or hypogonadism, treatment for the condition may also treat gynecomastia.
  • Gynecomastia surgery: Some people choose to get surgery for gynecomastia (male breast reduction) to remove excess breast tissue. This is an elective cosmetic surgery.

To Conclude:

Gynecomastia itself is a benign finding. It does not confer a poor prognosis, for some patients with underlying pathologies such as testicular cancer the prognosis may be worse. The glandular tissue typically grows under the influence of hormonal stimulation and is often tender or painful. Furthermore, gynecomastia frequently presents social and psychological difficulties such as low self-esteem, depression or shame.

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HMPV (Human metapneumovirus ) Is just a cold?

Jan 17, 2025 Posted by admin Pulmonology 0 comments

Overview

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a virus that usually causes symptoms similar to a cold. You might cough or wheeze, have a runny nose or a sore throat. Most cases are mild, but young children, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk for serious illness. It often causes upper respiratory infections, but it can sometimes cause lower respiratory infections like pneumonia, asthma flare-ups or make chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) worse. HMPV infections are more common in the winter and early spring. Hmpv  virus is diagnosed via, RTPCR/ Swab Test like we do in Covid 19 so, everyone knows what RTPCR – reverse transcript test polymerised chain reaction  to look at the viral particles the RNA part of this virus and RTPCR is the gold standard. If one is severely ill, you might need to be admitted to the hospital. There, healthcare providers can monitor your condition and help prevent you from getting sicker. They might treat you with:

  • Oxygen therapy
  •  IV fluids.
  • Corticosteroids

Symptoms and Causes

Generally, people infected with hMPV will have cold or flu-like symptoms:

  • cough
  • fever
  • sore throat
  • runny or stuffy nose
  • body ache
  • headache.

It can make a few people quite sick, causing infection of the lung (pneumonia) or inflammation of the airways to the lungs (bronchiolitis, bronchitis). Symptoms of more severe disease include wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest pain, dizziness, severe fatigue, dehydration, or a persistent fever that does not improve. If someone is experiencing any of these severe symptoms, they should seek medical advice.

A virus — a small germ that uses your cells to make more copies of itself — causes HMPV. It’s part of the same group of viruses that cause RSV, measles and mumps.

HMPV spreads through direct contact with someone who has it or from touching things contaminated with the virus. For instance:

  • Coughing and sneezing.
  • Shaking hands, hugging or kissing.
  • Touching surfaces or objects like phones, door handles, keyboards or toys.

Risk factors for human metapneumovirus?

Anyone can get HMPV, but you’re at a higher risk for severe illness if you:

  • Are younger than 5 (especially premature infants) or older than 65.
  • Have a weakened immune system (from conditions like HIV, cancer or autoimmune disorders, or from medications that suppress your immune system).
  • Have asthma or COPD.

Diagnosis and Tests

HMPV based on your symptoms and health history. They might use a soft-tipped stick (swab) to get a sample from your nose or throat. A lab tests the sample for viruses and other infections. Keep in mind that you probably won’t be tested for HMPV unless you have serious symptoms.

Sometimes, your provider may also do a bronchoscopy or chest X-rays to look for changes in the airways of your lungs.

Treatment

As hMPV is a cold virus, people can treat their symptoms with over-the-counter medicines to treat pain, fever, stuffy nose and cough. Getting plenty of rest and staying hydrated also helps.

Currently, there is no approved antiviral medicine for hMPV. Most people feel better in a few days. If symptoms get worse, they should contact their health care provider. Those who are at higher risk should also consult their doctor, even if their symptoms are not too bad.

In a small number of cases, when people need to be hospitalized, doctors may give them extra oxygen to help them recover.

Prevention

You can reduce your risk of getting HMPV and other infectious diseases by:

  • Washing your hands often with soap and water. If you aren’t able to use soap and water, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Cover your nose and mouth — with your elbow, not your bare hand — when you sneeze or cough.
  • Avoid being around other people when you or they are sick with a cold or other contagious diseases.
  • Consider wearing a mask if you’re sick and can’t avoid being around others.
  • Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose and mouth.
  • Don’t share food or eating utensils (forks, spoons, cups) with others.

Takeaway

There is no need to panic, Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common virus that usually causes symptoms similar to a cold. If you’re older than 5, you’ve probably already had it at least once. Most of the time, you’ll get better at home in a few days. But sometimes HMPV can cause serious complications. Young children, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk for severe illness. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any concerns about HMPV. Seek medical care right away if you or your child is having trouble breathing or if you have other signs of serious illness.

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Cerebellar Ataxia – All you need to be aware..!

Jan 12, 2025 Posted by admin Neurology 0 comments

Overview

Ataxia describes poor muscle control that causes clumsy movements. It can affect walking and balance, hand coordination, speech and swallowing, and eye movements.

Ataxia usually results from damage to the part of the brain called the cerebellum or its connections. The cerebellum controls muscle coordination. Many conditions can cause ataxia, including genetic conditions, stroke, tumors, multiple sclerosis, degenerative diseases and alcohol misuse. Certain medicines also can cause ataxia. If ataxia is caused by a condition such as vitamin deficiency or celiac disease, treating the condition may help improve symptoms. Some studies have found that aerobic and strength exercises may be beneficial for some people with ataxia

Causes

Ataxia is caused by damage to the part of the brain called the cerebellum or its connections. The cerebellum is located at the base of the brain and connects to the brainstem. The cerebellum helps control balance, eye movements, swallowing and speech.

There are three major groups of ataxia causes: acquired, degenerative and hereditary.

Acquired causes

  • Ataxia is a potential side effect of certain medicines. It can be caused by sedatives such as phenobarbital and benzodiazepines. It also may be caused by anti-seizure medicines, especially phenytoin. Some types of chemotherapy also can cause ataxia.
  • Heavy metal poisoning, such as from lead or mercury, and solvent poisoning, such as from paint thinner, also can cause ataxia.
  • Too little or too much of certain vitamins.Ataxia may be caused by not getting enough vitamin E, vitamin B-12 or vitamin B-1, also known as thiamine. Too little or too much vitamin B-6 also may cause ataxia. Not getting enough of a certain vitamin is known as a vitamin deficiency. When a vitamin deficiency is the cause of ataxia, it often can be reversed.
  • Thyroid conditions.Hypothyroidism and hypoparathyroidism can cause ataxia.
  • Sudden onset of ataxia occurs with a stroke. This may be either due to a blood vessel blockage or bleeding on the brain.
  • Multiple sclerosis.This condition may cause ataxia.
  • Autoimmune diseases.Several diseases in which the immune system attacks healthy cells, known as autoimmune diseases, can cause ataxia. They can include a disease that causes inflammatory cells to collect in parts of the body, known as sarcoidosis. Or they may include an illness caused by an immune reaction to eating gluten, known as celiac disease. Ataxia also can be caused by certain types of a condition that results in swelling in the brain and spinal cord, called encephalomyelitis.
  • Rarely, ataxia may be a symptom of chickenpox in childhood and other viral infections such as HIV and Lyme disease. It might appear in the healing stages of the infection and last for days or weeks. The symptom usually gets better over time.
  • COVID-19.Ataxia can result from a serious infection with the virus that causes COVID-19.
  • Paraneoplastic syndromes.These are rare degenerative conditions triggered by an immune system response to a cancerous tumor, known as a neoplasm. Paraneoplastic syndromes most often occur from lung, ovarian or breast cancer or lymphoma. Ataxia can appear months or years before the cancer is diagnosed.
  • Changes in the brain.An infected area in the brain, known as an abscess, may cause ataxia. And a growth on the brain, such as a cancerous or noncancerous tumor, can damage the cerebellum.
  • Head trauma.Brain damage may cause ataxia.
  • Cerebral palsy.This is a general term for a group of conditions caused by damage to a child’s brain. The damage may happen before, during or shortly after birth. It affects the child’s ability to coordinate body movements.

Degenerative causes

  • Multiple system atrophy.This rare condition affects movements and functions such as blood pressure. It can cause ataxia and other symptoms, including lack of bladder control, fainting after standing up and a sleep behavior condition in which a person acts out dreams.

Hereditary causes

Some types of ataxia and some conditions that cause ataxia are passed down in families. These conditions also are called hereditary. If you have one of these conditions, you may have been born with a genetic change that causes the body to make irregular proteins.

 

 

Symptoms

Ataxia symptoms can develop over time or start suddenly. Ataxia can be a symptom of several nervous system conditions. Symptoms may include:

  • Poor coordination.
  • Walking unsteadily or with the feet set wide apart.
  • Poor balance.
  • Trouble with fine motor tasks such as eating, writing or buttoning a shirt.
  • Changes in speech.
  • Back-and-forth eye movements that can’t be controlled.
  • Trouble swallowing.

Treatments

Ataxia treatment depends on the cause. If ataxia is caused by a condition such as vitamin deficiency or celiac disease, treating the condition may help improve symptoms. If ataxia results from chickenpox or other viral infections, it is likely to resolve on its own.

People with Friedreich ataxia can be treated with an oral medicine called omaveloxolone (Skyclarys). The U.S. Food and Drug Association approved the medicine for adults and teenagers 16 and older. In clinical trials, taking the medicine improved symptoms. People who take this medicine need regular blood tests because omaveloxolone can affect liver enzyme and cholesterol levels. Potential side effects of omaveloxolone include headache, nausea, stomach pain, fatigue, diarrhea, and muscle and joint pain.

Symptoms such as stiffness, tremor and dizziness might improve with other medicines. Your healthcare professional also might recommend adaptive devices or therapies.

Adaptive devices

Ataxia caused by conditions such as multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy might not be treatable. But adaptive devices may help. They include:

  • Hiking sticks or walkers for walking.
  • Modified utensils for eating.
  • Communication aids for speaking.

Therapies

You might benefit from certain therapies, including:

  • Physical therapy to help with coordination and enhance mobility.
  • Occupational therapy to help with daily living tasks, such as feeding yourself.
  • Speech therapy to improve speech and aid swallowing.

Some studies have found that aerobic and strength exercises may be beneficial for some people with ataxia.

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Intussusception – children

Dec 31, 2024 Posted by admin Paediatrics 0 comments

Overview

Intussusception is a rare, serious disorder  the sliding of one part of the intestine into another. This telescoping action often blocks food or fluid from passing through. Intussusception is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction in children younger than 3 years old. The cause of most cases of intussusception in children is unknown. Though intussusception is rare in adults, most cases of adult intussusception are the result of an underlying medical condition, such as a tumor. Intussusception also cuts off the blood supply to the part of the intestine that’s affected. This can lead to infection, death of bowel tissue or a tear in the bowel, called perforation. In children, the intestines can usually be pushed back into position with a minor procedure. In adults, surgery is often required to correct the problem.

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Causes

Intussusception is caused by part of the intestine being pulled inward into itself.

The pressure created by the walls of the intestine pressing together causes:

  • Decreased blood flow
  • Irritation
  • Swelling

Intussusception can block the passage of food through the intestine. If the blood supply is cut off, the segment of intestine pulled inside can die. Heavy bleeding may also occur. If a hole develops, infection, shock, and dehydration can take place very rapidly.

The cause of intussusception is not known. Conditions that may lead to the problem include:

  • Viral infection
  • Enlarged lymph node in the intestine
  • Polyp or tumor in the bowel

Intussusception can affect both children and adults. It is more common in boys. It usually affects children ages 5 months to 3 years.

Symptoms

Children

The first sign of intussusception in an otherwise healthy infant may be sudden, loud crying caused by belly pain. Infants who have belly pain may pull their knees to their chests when they cry.

The pain of intussusception comes and goes, usually every 15 to 20 minutes at first. These painful episodes last longer and happen more often as time passes.

Other symptoms of intussusception include:

  • Stool mixed with blood and mucus — sometimes referred to as currant jelly stool because of its appearance.
  • Vomiting.
  • A lump in the belly.
  • Weakness or lack of energy.
  • Diarrhea.

Not everyone has all of the symptoms. Some infants have no obvious pain. Some children don’t pass blood or have a lump in the belly. And some older children have pain but no other symptoms.

 Diagnosis

The health care provider will perform a thorough exam, which may reveal a mass in the abdomen. There may also be signs of dehydration or shock.

Tests may include:

Risk factors

Risk factors for intussusception include:

  • Age. Children — especially young children — are much more likely to develop intussusception than adults are. It’s the most common cause of bowel obstruction in children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years.
  • Sex. Intussusception more often affects boys.
  • Irregular intestinal formation at birth. Intestinal malrotation is a condition in which the intestine doesn’t develop or rotate correctly. This increases the risk of intussusception.
  • Certain conditions. Some disorders can increase the risk of intussusception, including:
    • Cystic fibrosis.
    • Henoch-Schonlein purpura, also known as IgA vasculitis.
    • Crohn’s disease.
    • Celiac disease.

Treatment

Treatment options for intussusception may include:

  • A water soluble contrast or air enema. This is both a diagnostic procedure and a treatment. If an enema works, further treatment is usually not necessary. This treatment can actually fix intussusception 90% of the time in children, and no further treatment is needed. If the intestine is torn (perforated), this procedure can’t be used.

    Intussusception recurs up to 20% of the time, and the treatment will have to be repeated. It is important that a surgeon be consulted even if treatment with enema is planned. This is because of the small risk of a tear or rupture of the bowel with this therapy.

  • Surgery. If the intestine is torn, if an enema is unsuccessful in correcting the problem or if a lead point is the cause, surgery is necessary. The surgeon will free the portion of the intestine that is trapped, clear the obstruction and, if necessary, remove any of the intestinal tissue that has died. Surgery is the main treatment for adults and for people who are acutely ill.

In some cases, intussusception may be temporary and go away without treatment.

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Living with Sheehan’s syndrome..

Dec 25, 2024 Posted by admin Gynaecology 0 comments

Overview

Sheehan syndrome is also called postpartum hypopituitarism or postpartum pituitary necrosis. Sheehan’s syndrome occurs as a result of ischemic pituitary necrosis due to severe postpartum hemorrhage i.e, severe blood loss during childbirth causes long-term damage to your pituitary gland. A damaged pituitary gland can’t produce enough of the hormones your body needs to function. Sheehan syndrome is rare but treatable with medication.

If you have Sheehan syndrome, severe blood loss deprives your pituitary gland of the oxygen it needs to work properly. As a result, some of the tissue in your pituitary gland dies.

Your pituitary gland sits at the base of your brain. It grows during pregnancy, making it susceptible to injury. Damage to your pituitary gland can have widespread effects on your body because it’s a “master gland.” Not only does your pituitary gland secrete hormones that spur important processes in your body, but it also tells other glands to secrete hormones. Your pituitary gland helps regulate processes that impact your brain, reproductive system, muscles, skin, energy and mood.

Sheehan syndrome is unfortunately most common in developing nations like India. Sheehan syndrome can be life-threatening if you don’t get treated. With long-term hormone therapy, you should be able to live a healthy, normal life. Due to advances in medical care, Sheehan syndrome is very rare but treatable with medications.

Causes

Severe blood loss during childbirth causes Sheehan syndrome. Your pituitary gland grows during pregnancy and can even double in size. The size increase makes it especially vulnerable to injury if it doesn’t get enough oxygen. Losing too much blood or experiencing a severe drop in blood pressure during childbirth deprives your pituitary gland of the oxygen it needs to stay healthy.

As a result of this damage, your pituitary gland can’t produce enough of the hormones you need to regulate certain body functions. Insufficient hormones can negatively impact several of your body’s common functions. Hormone deficiencies resulting from a pituitary gland injury can slow or stop processes related to your reproductive system, nervous system and more.

Symptoms

The symptoms of Sheehan syndrome sometimes start right after childbirth. Or, they can come on gradually months or even years later. Women who have very little damage to their pituitary gland might not develop symptoms for several years.

Symptoms of Sheehan syndrome include:

  • difficulty breastfeeding or an inability to breastfeed
  • irregular menstrual periods (oligomenorrhea) or no periods (amenorrhea)
  • weight gain
  • intolerance to cold
  • slowed mental function
  • loss of pubic and underarm hair
  • fatigue or weakness
  • fine wrinkles around the eyes and lips
  • breast shrinkage
  • dry skin
  • joint pain
  • decreased sex drive
  • low blood sugar
  • low blood pressure
  • irregular heartbeat

Factors

Factors that make you more likely to have severe blood loss include:

  • placental abruption, when the placenta that nourishes the unborn baby detaches from the uterus
  • placenta previa, when the placenta partly or totally covers the cervix (the bottom part of the uterus that connects to the vagina)
  • giving birth to a large baby, who weighs more than 8.8 pounds (4,000 grams), or having multiples, like twins
  • preeclampsia, high blood pressure during pregnancy
  • assisted labor, a forceps or vacuum-assisted delivery

Diagnosis and Tests

  • Medical history. Tell your provider about any blood loss or other complications you experienced during previous childbirths. Let them know about any symptoms afterward (for instance, having trouble producing breast milk or not getting a menstrual period). Tell your provider about any symptoms you’re experiencing, including when they occur and what improves them.
  • Blood tests. Your provider will take a sample of your blood and check the hormone levels that relate to your pituitary gland’s functioning.
  • Imaging tests. An MRI  (magnetic resonance imaging) can allow your provider to rule out other causes of your symptoms, like a tumor on your pituitary gland. They may order a CT scan (computed tomography scan) if the MRI results are inconclusive.

Treatment & Management

Treatment for Sheehan syndrome is to take the hormones your body no longer produces. You’ll need to stay on most of these hormones for life:

  • Corticosteroids. Prednisone or hydrocortisone replaces adrenal hormones.
  • Levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Synthroid). This medication increases the levels of the hormones your thyroid gland makes.
  • Estrogen plus progesterone (or estrogen alone, if your uterus has been removed). These female hormones help normalize your menstrual cycle. You can stop taking them once you reach the age of menopause.
  • LH and FSH. These hormones stimulate ovulation and can help you get pregnant.
  • Growth hormone. This hormone helps maintain bone density, improves your body’s ratio of muscle to fat, and lowers cholesterol levels. A specialist called an endocrinologist will oversee your treatment. You’ll have regular blood tests to check your hormone levels.

Prognosis

With treatment, the prognosis for Sheehan syndrome is excellent. Most people don’t have serious complications. Many have successful pregnancies following their diagnosis, with careful observation from their care team. You’ll need to see your endocrinologist for regular checkups to ensure that you’re receiving the right amount of medication you need to make up for any hormone deficiencies. Part of your follow-up care will involve regular blood draws to check hormone levels.

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How rabies can lead to death if unvaccinated

Dec 10, 2024 Posted by admin General Health 0 comments

Overview

Rabies is a deadly virus spread to people from the saliva of infected animals. In India rabies virus is usually transmitted through a bite especially stray dog, once a person begins showing signs and symptoms of rabies, the disease nearly always causes death. For this reason, anyone who may have a risk of contracting rabies should receive rabies vaccinations for protection. It causes symptoms like seizures, hallucinations and paralysis. Rabies is preventable if you’re vaccinated quickly after exposure. Once symptoms start, rabies is fatal.

There’s no approved treatment for rabies once you have symptoms. If you’ve been exposed to rabies (were bitten by or been in contact with an infected animal), contact a healthcare provider as soon as possible.

Clean the wound gently but thoroughly with soap and water. Ask your provider for additional instructions on cleaning the wound. Your provider will give you a series of shots (vaccinations) to prevent the virus from causing rabies. They’ll also give you an antibody treatment directly to the wound if you’ve never been vaccinated before.

Symptoms

Prodromal symptoms of rabies

  • Fever.
  • Tiredness (fatigue).
  • Bite wound burning, itching, tingling, pain or numbness.
  • Cough.
  • Sore throat.
  • Muscle pain.
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Diarrhea.

Acute neurologic symptoms of rabies

Neurological symptoms of rabies are either furious or paralytic. Furious rabies symptoms may come and go with periods of calm in between (furious episodes).

Furious rabies symptoms
  • Agitation and aggression.
  • Restlessness.
  • Seizures.
  • Hallucinations.
  • Muscle twitching (fasciculations).
    • Fever.
    • Racing heart (tachycardia).
    • Fast breathing (hyperventilation).
    • Excessive salivation.
    • Two different-sized pupils (anisocoria).
    • Facial paralysis (facial palsy).
    • Fear of water/drinking (hydrophobia).
    • Fear of air being blown in your face/drafts (aerophobia).
    • Delirium.
    Paralytic rabies symptoms
    • Fever.
    • Headache.
    • Neck stiffness.
    • Weakness, especially starting from the body part that was bitten and progressing to other body parts.
    • Tingling, “pins and needles” or other strange sensations.
    • Paralysis.
    • Coma.

Causes

The rabies virus causes a rabies infection. The virus spreads through the saliva of infected animals. Infected animals can spread the virus by biting another animal or a person.

In rare cases, rabies can be spread when infected saliva gets into an open wound or the mucous membranes, such as the mouth or eyes. This could happen if an infected animal licked an open cut on your skin.

Animals that can transmit the rabies virus

Any mammal (an animal that suckles its young) can spread the rabies virus. The animals most likely to spread the rabies virus to people include:

Pets and farm animals
  • Cats
  • Cows
  • Dogs
  • Ferrets
  • Goats
  • Horses
Wild animals
  • Bats
  • Beavers
  • Coyotes
  • Foxes
  • Monkeys
  • Raccoons
  • Skunks
  • Woodchucks

In very rare cases, the virus has been spread to tissue and organ transplant recipients from an infected organ.

Diagnosis and Tests

Unlike most illnesses, you shouldn’t wait for symptoms to diagnose rabies. If you’ve been bitten or scratched by a wild animal or a pet that might have rabies, talk to your healthcare provider right away. They’ll examine your wound and ask questions to determine whether you need to be treated for rabies. You may also be tested for signs of rabies.

Your provider may ask you:

  • How you got hurt.
  • What kind of animal scratched or bit you.
  • Whether they can test or observe the animal.

If the animal could have rabies, it’ll be watched for signs or tested, if possible. Animals have to be euthanized (humanely killed) to test them.

What tests will be done to diagnose this condition?

Tests for rabies might include:

  • Saliva test. You’ll spit into a tube. It’ll be sent to a lab to look for signs of rabies.
  • Skin biopsy. Your provider will take a small sample of skin from the back of your neck. Your skin sample will be sent to a lab to look for signs of rabies.
  • Cerebrospinal fluid test (lumbar puncture). Your provider will use a needle to take a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from your lower back. Your CSF sample will be sent to a lab to look for signs of rabies.
  • Blood tests. Your provider will use a needle to take blood from your arm. Your blood will be sent to a lab to look for signs of rabies.
  • MRI. You’ll lie in a machine that takes pictures of your brain. Your provider will use the pictures to help determine what’s causing your symptoms.

Treatment

Once a rabies infection is established, there’s no effective treatment. Though a small number of people have survived rabies, the disease usually causes death. For that reason, if you think you’ve been exposed to rabies, you must get a series of shots to prevent the infection from taking hold.

Treatment for people bitten by animals with rabies

If you’ve been bitten by an animal that is known to have rabies, you’ll receive a series of shots to prevent the rabies virus from infecting you. If the animal that bit you can’t be found, it may be safest to assume that the animal has rabies. But this will depend on several factors, such as the type of animal and the situation in which the bite occurred.

Rabies shots include:

  • A fast-acting shot (rabies immune globulin) to prevent the virus from infecting you. This is given if you haven’t had the rabies vaccine. This injection is given near the area where the animal bit you if possible, as soon as possible after the bite.
  • A series of rabies vaccinations to help your body learn to identify and fight the rabies virus. Rabies vaccinations are given as injections in your arm. If you haven’t previously had the rabies vaccines, you’ll receive four injections over 14 days. If you have had the rabies vaccine, you’ll have two injections over the first three days.

Determining whether the animal that bit you has rabies

In some cases, it’s possible to determine whether the animal that bit you has rabies before beginning the series of rabies shots. That way, if it’s determined the animal is healthy, you won’t need the shots.

Procedures for determining whether an animal has rabies vary by situation. For instance:

  • Pets and farm animals. Cats, dogs and ferrets that bite can be observed for 10 days to see if they show signs and symptoms of rabies. If the animal that bit you remains healthy during the observation period, then it doesn’t have rabies and you won’t need rabies shots.

    Other pets and farm animals are considered on a case-by-case basis. Talk to your doctor and local public health officials to determine whether you should receive rabies shots.

  • Wild animals that can be caught. Wild animals that can be found and captured, such as a bat that came into your home, can be killed and tested for rabies. Tests on the animal’s brain may reveal the rabies virus. If the animal doesn’t have rabies, you won’t need the shots.
  • Animals that can’t be found. If the animal that bit you can’t be found, discuss the situation with your doctor and the local health department. In certain cases, it may be safest to assume that the animal had rabies and proceed with the rabies shots. In other cases, it may be unlikely that the animal that bit you had rabies and it may be determined that rabies shots aren’t necessary.

Conclusion

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Exophoria

Dec 6, 2024 Posted by admin Ophthalmology 0 comments

Overview

Exophoria is an eye condition in which one eye drifts uncontrollably outwards. Exophoria is a problem with eye coordination and may occur due to issues with the muscles and nerves that control eye movements. Your two eyes each see at slightly different angles. Your brain automatically blends the images from each eye to create a single image instead of double vision. With exophoria, one of your eyes drifts so far out of coordination with the other that your brain can’t blend the two images. The exact cause isn’t yet known, but the problem usually lies in the eye muscles. Exophoria symptoms usually first appear early in life, from elementary to high school. It tends to happen while you’re looking at things close to your eyes, like reading, writing, or using a computer. It’s also likely to happen while you cover one of your eyes. To find problems with eye coordination, they’ll likely perform a cover test. This involves covering one of your eyes slowly or quickly. They’ll observe your eye movements during the process. The doctor may put a prism near your eye to see if it improves your vision.Managing exophoria involves minimizing symptoms, while treating exophoria targets the underlying cause of the problem.In some cases of exophoria, specialized lenses or prisms are all it takes to manage symptoms and increase productivity. But in the vast majority of cases, the most effective way to manage and treat exophoria is a personalized vision therapy program coupled with specialized lenses.Vision therapy is a tailor-made set of eye exercises that help the eyes and brain work seamlessly as a team.

Symptoms

Symptoms of exophoria may include:

  • sore or tired eyes
  • rubbing the eyes
  • double vision
  • blurred vision
  • difficulty concentrating
  • difficulty reading, such as losing the place or the sensation of words floating around
  • headaches
  • squinting
  • closing one eye to see something

Depending on the type of exophoria, people may find it difficult to focus on objects close-up or in the distance.

Causes

Issues with eye coordination may occur due to poor eye muscle control. If eye muscle control does not develop properly, it can lead to poor coordination of the eyes. In some cases, eye coordination problems may occur due to injury or disease, although this is rare.

Muscles and nerves help to control eye movements. If these muscles and nerves do not communicate properly, it can lead to problems controlling eye movements. This may result in the eye drifting outward and being unable to turn inward enough.

An eye doctor can diagnose exophoria with a vision test. They’ll also ask about your symptoms.‌

To find problems with eye coordination, they’ll likely perform a cover test. This involves covering one of your eyes slowly or quickly. They’ll observe your eye movements during the process. The doctor may put a prism near your eye to see if it improves your vision.‌

A child’s first eye exam should take place when they’re six months old, again at age three, then before they start the first grade. School-offered eye exams don’t always test for exophoria and other eye coordination problems. Visit a vision specialist’s office to get a full exam.

Sometimes, a child with exophoria may be misdiagnosed with another condition like ADHD, learning disabilities, and dyslexia. These conditions have similar symptoms, like difficulty reading and concentrating. Exophoria isn’t always obvious. It may be the underlying reason for these symptoms.

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Encephalocele – Congenital type of neural tube defect

Nov 25, 2024 Posted by admin Neurology 0 comments

Overview

An encephalocele is a rare congenital type of neural tube defect (NTD) where part of the skull has not formed properly during fetal development, so a portion of brain tissue and associated structures are outside the skull. The protruding sac may be covered with skin or it may be covered with a thin membrane can occur anywhere along the skull, but most common in the back of the head, top of the head, or between the forehead and nose with multiple complications like Buildup of fluid in the brain, loss of strength in the arms and legs, developmental delay, intellectual disability, seizures. Encephaloceles can vary in size, from a small protrusion to a sphere that’s the same volume as the skull. If the encephalocele is large, the baby’s head may be too big to fit through the birth canal, which may require a cesarean section. Treatment usually happens shortly after birth or within the first few months to a year, depending on the size, location and effects the condition has on your baby. Children usually need more than one surgery to treat this condition. Surgery can also treat facial growth irregularities and hydrocephalus.

Types of encephalocele

The types of encephalocele identify the location of the opening in the skull:

  • Occipital: The lower back of your baby’s head.
  • Parietal: Top, nearest the back of your baby’s head.
  • Frontoethmoidal (also called sincipital): Near your baby’s forehead.
  • Sphenoidal: Front-middle or behind your baby’s eyes and in front of their ears.

In addition, you may hear your child’s healthcare provider mention two broader categories of encephalocele:

  • Anterior: Front of your child’s skull.
  • Posterior: Back of their skull.

Causes

A newborn with encephalocele will have a gap in their skull that isn’t closed. This causes a bulge or sac of brain tissue covered in skin coming out of the skull opening. This can look similar to a balloon coming out of your child’s head. Depending on where the skull opening is, the skin on the sac may have hair on it.

Most encephaloceles are congenital (meaning you’re born with it), but some can be acquired as a result of trauma, tumor or other rare conditions such as idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

The skull opening can happen anywhere on their head. It’s most common on the forehead or the lower back of their head near the base of your baby’s skull.

The exact reason why the neural tube doesn’t close completely is unknown. Research suggests it could be the result of:

  • A genetic change that happens during conception.
  • An infection (toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus).
  • A neurological (brain or nerve) condition (like type 3 Chiari malformation).

An underlying medical condition may lead to encephalocele. These conditions include:

  • Walker-Warburg syndrome.
  • Knobloch syndrome.
  • Roberts syndrome.
  • Amniotic band syndrome.

Signs and symptoms

  • Headache.
  • Visual problems.
  • Muscle weakness in arms and legs.
  • A smaller-than-expected head size at birth.
  • Uncoordinated movements (ataxia).
  • Facial malformations.
  • Nasal obstruction.
  • Spinal fluid leaking from nose or ear.

Diagnosis and Tests

If the encephalocele is large, it may be seen on routine prenatal ultrasound, which may allow planning of a caesarean section if it could be risky to have the baby vaginally. Otherwise, in most cases an encephalocele will be visible at birth so is easily diagnosed. Very small encephaloceles, especially those in the nose/forehead area may not be so visible.

Once an encephalocele is suspected, the diagnosis will usually be confirmed with imaging scans, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. This will allow doctors to see exactly how much of the skull is affected and whether the sac contains meninges or brain tissue or both.

As encephaloceles can be associated with other problems, so the doctors will examine the child closely to check if this is the case.

Treatment and Prevention

Treatment for encephalocele is surgery to repair the skull and remove brain tissue that grew outside of the skull. Often, the portion of the brain that’s outside of the skull isn’t functional and can be removed. When the opening is small, sometimes, the brain can be gently moved back into the skull before a surgeon repairs the skull.

Treatment usually happens shortly after birth or within the first few months to a year, depending on the size, location and effects the condition has on your baby.

Children usually need more than one surgery to treat this condition. Surgery can also treat facial growth irregularities and hydrocephalus.

As your child grows, they may need additional support to treat associated conditions like:

  • Special education programs in school.
  • Medications for seizures.
  • Glasses for vision problems.

There’s no known way to prevent encephalocele. You can reduce your risk of having a child with a neural tube defect by getting plenty of folic acid.

Talk to your healthcare provider before you plan on becoming pregnant. They may recommend you take 400 mcg of folic acid daily, even if you don’t plan to get pregnant right away. Neural tube defects (NTDs) happen in the first month of pregnancy. This is often before you even know you’re pregnant, which is why it’s essential to start taking folic acid early.

In addition, let your healthcare provider know if you have a family history of NTDs or if you had a child with an NTD. Your provider can help you prevent future NTDs.

To conclude

Babies can survive encephalocele. Treatment with surgery to repair the skull can help them survive. Babies with large skull openings may have more symptoms and complications than babies with smaller openings. This increases their risk of life-threatening outcomes or a shorter life expectancy.

Studies found that newborns with skull openings near the front of their heads have a better outcome than babies with openings in the back of their heads.

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