Diseases and Conditions
Difference between – Coronavirus (COVID-19), Flu and Common cold – (Symptoms and signs)
By Dr. Raj MD on April 7th, 2020 in Diseases and Conditions
Coronavirus 2019 disease, common flu/influenza, and common cold share the same symptoms and oftentimes mistaken with one another. Although the symptoms look very similar it is important to note that they are caused by different viruses. Symptoms may look the same but there are distinctions and that’s what you get to find out in this […]
Angiokeratoma
By Dr. Raj MD on June 12th, 2018 in Diseases and Conditions
What is Angiokeratoma? It is unusual tiny dark spots on the skin that are rough to touch and mostly appear on clusters. It can appear in many parts of the body such as the penis, vulva, scrotum, and labia majora. Angiokeratoma is different to that of the genital wart. Angiokeratoma is typically harmless but it […]
Hemosiderin
By Dr. Raj MD on October 18th, 2017 in Diseases and Conditions
What is hemosiderin? It is a pigment, which is a result of hemoglobin’s by-product. It spreads into the tissue after an injury causing bruising and bleeding of the tissues. The process wherein iron from the blood stains the skin is called hemosiderin staining or hemosiderin stain. It is commonly seen in patients who have undergone […]
Oxidase Test
By Dr. Raj MD on October 16th, 2017 in Diseases and Conditions
What is oxidase test? How does the oxidase test work? The oxidase test helps in identifying bacteria producing cytochrome c oxidase. It is a particular type of enzyme of the bacterial electron transport chain. Oxidase positive bacteria are classified as aerobic (uses oxygen as electron acceptor in respiration). On the other hand, oxidase negative bacteria […]
Crystals in Urine
By Dr. Raj MD on October 14th, 2017 in Diseases and Conditions
Urine is one of the body’s ways of excreting waste products. It contains many chemicals and some of them are in the form of solid particles, particularly crystals. Some crystals are normally present in the urine while others could indicate an abnormality. Presence of crystals in the urine is called crystalluria. (1, 2) Crystals in […]
How to get rid of a boil
By Dr. Raj MD on October 10th, 2017 in Diseases and Conditions
A boil is a type of skin infection that originates in the hair follicle and oil gland. Infection develops and the skin turns red. After some time, a tender lump starts to appear. After a few days, a pus collects under the skin, which changes the color of the lump from red to white. A […]
Akinesia
By Dr. Raj MD on October 5th, 2017 in Diseases and Conditions
Akinesia Definition Akinesia is a medical disorder characterized by impaired muscle movements. It comes from the Greek word “kinesis” which means body movement and the prefix “a”, which means absence. Akinesia can affect a particular part of the body or all parts of the body. In neurology, Akinesia is categorize as a motor disorder. (1, […]
RDW Low
By Dr. Raj MD on October 3rd, 2017 in Diseases and Conditions
What is RDW in a blood test? RDW stands for Red Cell Distribution Width. It is included in the complete blood count test as it measures the variation in size and volume of red blood cells. The regular size of RBC is six to eight cubic millimetre in diameter. Some disorders cause changes in the […]
Itchy Tongue
By Dr. Raj MD on October 3rd, 2017 in Diseases and Conditions
Why is my tongue numb and itchy? There could be underlying reasons why the tongue sometimes feel itchy and numb. If you visit your doctor for a regular check-up, you sometimes notice that the doctor will thoroughly check the tongue. The general health of the tongue has something to do with your overall health. The […]
Cloudy Urine
By Dr. Raj MD on October 1st, 2017 in Diseases and Conditions
The urine’s color has something to do with your health condition. Excretion of urine aids in various bodily processes. It helps regulate the balance of fluid in the body. It eliminates toxic substances and other waste materials. Based on the color and odor of the urine, health care professionals can predict whether something unusual is […]