WHAT IS HEMIPLEGIA Hemiplegia is a condition precipitated by spinal cord injury or brain damage, which leads to one side of the body being paralyzed. It causes muscle stiffness, weakness, and problems with muscle control. The extent of hemiplegia symptoms varies depending on the location and intensity of the injury. Hemiparesis is a mild or
Menopause is an important phase in a woman’s life and can impact her in various ways. A woman is said to have attained menopause if she does not get a period for 1 year (12 months). It occurs due to a decline in the levels of female sex hormones estrogen (estradiol) and progesterone, reduced functioning
It is important to first understand mental health and the types and causes of mental health disorders. If you think you or a loved one are suffering from mental health issues or symptoms of a mental health disorder, it is important to have a medical consultation with your treating physician, psychologist, or psychiatrist, who will
Updated Aug 2022 Monkeypox is caused by a virus of the orthopoxvirus group. This group includes viruses causing smallpox (variola) in humans, and animal pox like cowpox, monkeypox, camelpox, horse pox, raccoon pox, and many others. CAUSATIVE VIRUS Pox is a viral disease in humans and other animals, characterized by rash and eruptions of the skin
Viral exanthems refers to a widespread rash and eruptions that accompany a viral infection and its symptoms of fever, fatigue, and body ache. CAUSATIVE VIRUSES There are many different kinds of viruses that can cause exanthems. The common viral exanthems of childhood are chickenpox, measles (rubeola), German measles (rubella), and hand-foot and mouth disease (tomato