Diseases

Turner syndrome | Does it only affect women? | Symptoms and treatment.  

Turner syndrome | Does it only affect women? | Symptoms and treatment.  

Turner syndrome is the most common sex-related chromosomal abnormality.  Its manifestations start at an early age affecting the typical growth and development stages. It also causes several chronic medical problems, as well as affecting the ability to conceive normally. Read along so you can learn more about this disease, its causes, and methods of treatment.    What is Turner syndrome? …
Cellulitis | Causes and treatment options

Cellulitis | Causes and treatment options

Cellulitis is a disease that causes anxiety and stress not only for the patient; but also for his family.  If neglected and not treated properly, it can cause grave complications and becomes life-threatening. In this article; We’ll talk about cellulitis, its symptoms, and how to treat it, especially for people with diabetes.   What does cellulitis mean? Cellulitis is a…
Rabies | One of the most dangerous zoonotic diseases

Rabies | One of the most dangerous zoonotic diseases

Rabies is one of the most common zoonotic diseases (transmitted from animals to humans) in Egypt. It causes a significant number of deaths every year due to citizens’ unawareness of how to deal with a dog bite. So, read along to learn more about this disease, its causes, and ways to deal with it.   What is Rabies? It is…
Osteomyelitis | causes, symptoms, and treatment methods

Osteomyelitis | causes, symptoms, and treatment methods

You’ve probably heard of the disease osteomyelitis or bone inflammation before. It is typically a bacterial bone infection that affects both adults and children. Even though it was incurable in the past, now proper surgical interventions provide successful treatment solutions. Read along so you can learn more about its symptoms, causes, and methods of treatment.   What is osteomyelitis? It…
Sciatica | Non-stop pain, is there a way out?

Sciatica | Non-stop pain, is there a way out?

Sciatica can cause excruciating pain that seems like a non-ending nightmare. This sometimes crippling pain can last for a long time and cause significant lifestyle changes. Read along so you can learn more about sciatica causes and methods of treatment.   What is sciatica? It is a pain that affects the sciatic nerve, which branches from the lower back through…
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy | Is there a cure?!

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy | Is there a cure?!

I noticed that my child is not meeting his physical development milestones. I used to convince myself that they probably vary from child to child and that everything is OKAY! Until one day, his doctor pointed out that he may be suffering from a rare condition called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Things suddenly got dark, and my head was swarming with…
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