Remedies In Rheumatology

  Gout, Diet and Hyperuricemia. Gout “ Once called king of diseases and disease of kings ’ because of its association with rich foods and excessive alcohol. Gout has been recognized as a disease since ancient Egypt King Henry VIII suffered from severe gout attacks due to his extravagant lifestyle. It is a painful condition that affects millions of people. The type of arthritis that usually affects only one joint, typically the big toe (called first metatarsophalangeal joint). Attacks can occur suddenly, usually start at night and the joint will feel inflamed and sensitive. In fact, gout is so painful that the sufferer can hardly bear anything to touch.     Cause of Gout Excess levels of uric acid in the body is generally the cause of gout, however it is the rapid changes in serum uric acid that precipitates an attack of gout which means a sudden rise or a sudden fall in uric acid level can precipitate attacks of gout in susceptible people. Uric acid is a waste product

  Photosensitivity Photosensitivity is an extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and other light sources. Most people are at risk of developing sunburn during long exposure to sunlight. Exposure to UV rays can also lead to skin damage and is a risk factor for skin cancer. People who are photosensitive may develop skin rashes or burns, even after only limited exposure to the sun. Types of photosensitivity Two different types of photosensitive reactions are seen phototoxic and photoallergic. Phototoxic Phototoxic reactions are caused when a new chemical in your body interacts with UV rays from the sun. Some medications like doxycycline tetracycline and Gemifloxacin,Gatifloxacin   for example, are the most common cause of this type of reaction.The result is a skin rash that looks like a severe sunburn, which usually develops within 24 hours of exposure to the sun. Photoallergic Photoallergic reactions develop as a side effect of some medications. They ca

  Monkey Pox a brief description Introduction Monkeypox is a pox-like disease with symptoms similar to those seen in smallpox patients, although less severe. It was first discovered in 1958 when two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research, one in Denmark and the other in the United States. Although there have been no reported human infections with monkeypox since 1964, it still remains endemic within some regions of Africa where humans are accidentally exposed by contact with monkey populations that carry it without showing any symptoms themselves The disease is endemic in some regions of Africa Monkeypox is a rare viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted to humans from animals), with symptoms similar to those seen in the past in smallpox patients, although less severe. Till date India reported 9 cases of monkeypox ,Globally there have been more than 25000 cases till date Rare viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted to humans from animals) with symptoms

  Rheumatoid arthritis Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints. It can affect any joint, but it is most common in fingers and wrists, knees, hips and spine. People who have rheumatoid arthritis may experience pain and swelling at the affected joint(s), stiffness or limited range of motion in their joints(s), loss of strength (which may cause stiffness) over time due to damage to tissues surrounding cartilage surfaces within these joints[1]. What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It's also known as RA or rheumatoid factor positive arthritis (RFPA). Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease that affects other organs of the body such as: Kidneys Liver Lungs * Heart * Spleen Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful disease that can affect any joint in your body. The following are signs and sym