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Causes of Long QT Syndrome (LQTS)

Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a condition that affects the electrical activity of the heart. It is a rare condition and is most commonly inherited from first degree relatives.

12 Aug 2012

What is Long QT syndrome?

Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a disease that affects the normal heart rhythm and electrical activity. It may lead to sudden onset and dangerous arrhythmias (irregularities of heart rate and rhythm) which may be brought on by triggers like exercise or stress.

12 Aug 2012

Treatment of repetitive strain injury (RSI)

Patients who are diagnosed with repetitive strain injury or RSI need to work towards early detection and prevention of the activity that aggravates their condition primarily to prevent further damage. (1-5)

8 Aug 2012

Diagnosis of repetitive strain injury (RSI)

There are no specific tests for confirmation of repetitive strain injury (RSI). Clinical features of pain and stiffness on particular movements and the progressive nature of the condition is often diagnostic of RSI.

8 Aug 2012

Symptoms of repetitive strain injury (RSI)

The symptoms of repetitive strain injury (RSI) usually develop gradually. Most individuals are unable to pin point an exact occasion when they developed symptoms of pain, swelling and stiffness of the affected muscles. This is characteristic of RSI and differentiates it from acute sudden injuries caused due to an accident.

8 Aug 2012

Causes of repetitive strain injury (RSI)

Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is most commonly related to the overuse and strain on the muscles, tendons and soft tissues of the upper part of the body like the wrists, forearms, shoulders, elbows, back or neck. (1-6)

8 Aug 2012

What is Repetitive strain injury (RSI)?

Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is a common disorder of the upper limbs that occurs mainly due to bad posture at work. There is commonly pain in the nerves, tendons and muscles that occurs due to overuse or repetitive movement.

8 Aug 2012

Treatment of Ménière's disease

Ménière's disease is a disease of the inner ear and may severely affect the quality of life. There are recurrent attacks of vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss and feeling of fullness or pressure within the ear.

7 Aug 2012

Diagnosis of Ménière's disease

Ménière's disease affects the inner ear and is characterized by attacks of vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss and feelings of pressure within the ear. These attacks are sudden, sever and may be debilitating.

7 Aug 2012

Symptoms of Ménière's disease

Ménière's disease is a disease of the inner ears that affects the endolymphatic fluid pressure within the deeper parts of the ear responsible for balance and hearing functions. Symptoms usually affect these functions and may vary from person to person.

7 Aug 2012

Causes of Ménière's disease

Ménière's disease is a disorder of the inner ear. The exact causes of the condition are still unknown.

7 Aug 2012

What is Ménière's disease?

Ménière's disease is a disorder that affects the inner part of the ear. It leads to symptoms...

7 Aug 2012

Causes of heat stroke

Heat stroke and other heat related conditions occur when the body is exposed to high levels of heat and is unable to cool itself. (1-4)

6 Aug 2012

Prevention of heat stroke

Heat related health conditions can progress quickly into life threatening situations. These are thus better identified earlier and treated promptly.

6 Aug 2012

Diagnosis and treatment of heat stroke

Early diagnosis of heat exhaustion and heat stroke is of vital importance as these conditions may progress to fatal complications.

6 Aug 2012

Symptoms of heat stroke

Heat stroke is a heat related condition that progresses from milder form heat cramps to heat exhaustion and unless treated it turns into heat stroke. Thus identification of earlier phases of heat stroke is vital to prevent life threatening consequences. (1-4)

6 Aug 2012