முடக்கு வாதம் -காரணங்கள்,அறிகுறிகள்,சிகிச்சைகள் Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Easy and Quick Reference

RA is an autoimmune disease. Your immune system is supposed to attack foreigners in your body, like bacteria and viruses, by creating inflammation. In an autoimmune disease, 

the immune system mistakenly sends inflammation to your own healthy tissue. 

The immune system creates a lot of inflammation that is sent to your joints causing joint pain and swelling. If the inflammation remains present for a long period of time, 

it can cause damage to the joint. This damage typically cannot be reversed once it occurs. 



signs and symptoms that can occur in RA include:



Loss of energy

Low fevers

Loss of appetite

Dry eyes and mouth from a related health problem, Sjogren's syndrome

Firm lumps, called rheumatoid nodules, which grow beneath the skin in places such as the elbow and hands



Rheumatoid Arthritis - Diagnosis

RA is diagnosed by examining blood test results, examining the joints and organs, and reviewing x-ray or ultrasound images.

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Treatment

There is no cure for RA. The goal of treatment is to improve your joint pain and swelling 

and to improve your ability to perform day-to-day activities. 

Starting medication as soon as possible helps prevent your joints from having lasting 

or possibly permanent damage. No single treatment works for all patients.

நமக்கு காயம் ஏற்பட்டவுடன் ஏன் டிடி தடுப்பூசி (TT Vaccine) போடப்படுகிறது? Tetanus

Tetanus and TT vaccine



Bacteria called Clostridium tetani cause tetanus. Spores of the bacteria can be found in dust, 

dirt, and animal droppings. Spores are small reproductive bodies produced by certain organisms. 

They’re often resistant to harsh environmental conditions, such as high heat.



A person can become infected when these spores enter the bloodstream through a cut or deep wound. 

The bacteria spores then spread to the central nervous system 

and produce a toxin called tetanospasmin. This toxin is a poison that blocks the 

nerve signals from your spinal cord to your muscles. This can lead to severe muscle spasms.

Tetanus is not contagious from person to person. The infection occurs worldwide, 

but is more common in hot, damp climates with rich soil. It’s also more common in densely populated areas.



Symptoms

Tetanus affects the nerves that control your muscles, which can lead to difficulty swallowing. 

You may also experience spasms and stiffness in various muscles, especially those in your jaw, 

abdomen, chest, back, and neck.



Prevention and TT Vaccine

This vaccine is given to provide protection against tetanus in adults and 

children 7 years or older. Vaccination is the best way to protect against this 

life-threatening disease. Vaccines work by causing the body to produce its own protection.

Hepatitis B - மஞ்சள் காமாலை நோய்- காரணங்கள்,அறிகுறிகள் ,சிகிச்சைகள்/Jaundice

Hepatitis B - Quick and Easy Reference

Hepatitis B(HBV) can cause infection and inflammation of the liver. 

A person can have HBV and transmit the virus to others without knowing that they have it.



Some people experience no symptoms. Some only have the initial infection, which then resolves. 

For others, the condition becomes chronic. In chronic cases, 

the virus continues to attack the liver over time without detection, resulting in irreversible liver damage.

HBV is transmissible when blood, semen, or another bodily fluid from a person with the virus enters the body of an individual who does not have it.



More specifically, infection can occur:



when a woman with HBV gives birth

during sexual activity

as a result of sharing needles, syringes, or other drug injection devices

as a result of practicing unsafe tattoo techniques

by sharing personal hygiene items, such as razors 



Early symptoms

If HBV does cause symptoms early on, they may include:



fever

joint pain

fatigue

vomiting

loss of appetite

abdominal pain

dark urine

clay colored stools

jaundice, or yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes

Treatment

There is currently no cure for HBV, but receiving the vaccine can prevent initial infection.

மஞ்சள் காமாலை நோய் - Hepatitis A - Jaundice

Hepatitis A -Easy and Quick Reference

Hepatitis A, also called hep A, is a contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. 

Some people have only a mild illness that lasts a few weeks. Others have more severe problems that can last months. 

You usually get the disease when you eat or drink something contaminated by poop from a person who has the virus.



The hepatitis A virus usually isn’t dangerous. 

Almost everyone who has it gets better. But because it can take a while to go away, 

you’ll need to take care of yourself in the meantime.



Hepatitis A Symptoms

If you have this infection, the virus is causing inflammation in your liver. 

Some people, especially many children, don’t have symptoms. Others might have:



Jaundice (yellow eyes and skin)

Belly pain

Dark urine

Loss of appetite

Vomiting

Pale-colored poop

Joint pain

Fever

Fatigue



Treatment

There is no specific treatment for hepatitis A. 

Recovery from symptoms following infection may be slow and may take several weeks or months. 



Prevention

*Improved sanitation, food safety and immunization are the most effective ways to combat hepatitis A.

*The hepatitis A vaccine can prevent infection with the virus.

*Thoroughly wash your hands often, especially after using the toilet or 

changing a diaper and before preparing food or eating.