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Erotomania

Posted by Harika Gouda
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  L et's Reveal.... Erotomania [Pseudo Belief of someone Loving you] Erotomania is of two forms. Primary form is a condition where a patient holds a false belief that another person is in LOVE with him/her. A person can be anyone to whom the patient has never even meet. eg celebrity, politician,actor,etc. This condition is so rare,onset,chronic & mostly seen in females[ Shy,dependent and Sexually inexperienced] The sufferer may also feel like a person is trying to convey his love with different tricks. Secondary form is found along with mental disorder like Hallucination, Persecutory delusion[delusion like someone is mistreating or harming you] and a grandiose ideas[over confidence like person has lots of talent and he is responsible for many discoveries] It was first described by G.G. De Clerambault in 1885 How Rare : Chances of getting Erotomania is 0.2 % in lifetime. Complications : In severe cases, erotomania can cause someone to show risky or aggressive behavior. A Suff
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Kuru [Laughing Death]

Posted by Harika Gouda
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L et's Reveal....                        K uru [Laughing Death ] It's a  rare non curable fatal  neurodegenerative disorder which is mostly found in fore people[people who live in okara district of eastern highlands]  Where ''kuru'' means trembling[Shaking] It was discovered in between 1951-1953 by D.Carleton Gajdusek. Kuru disorder causes brain and nervous system changes, it's also called as "laughing diseases" because patient burst out by laughter. Kuru, usually found among people from New Guinea ,where people practice cannibalism [Eating flesh of one's own species] Caused by transmission of abnormally folded proteins [prion proteins] which results in neurodegneration. Unfortunately patient die within 11-14 months from the day of suffering.  Causes:- Transmission of infectious protein Cannibalism              Symptoms:-            Burst laughing            Severe Weakness            Arm and leg pain            Headache            Tremors an
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Aquagenic Urticaria[Water Allergy]

Posted by Harika Gouda
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 L et's Reveal.....     Aquagenic Urticaria(Water Allergy) ' W e all know approximately 60-70% of our body consist of water.....right? Water boost energy,water delivers important nutrients,aids in digestion,detoxifies,hydrates skin and what not???? Ever wondered about being allergic to water,don't it seems strange..?     1 st reported case in 1963,     1st described by  Shelley and Rawnsley in 1964. I t's an extremely rare case  where person develops hives[Rashes,Itching,Burning] when comes in contact with water regardless with its temperature. Tap,sea,ocean,swimming pool,cool,hot etc any type or  any form of water exposure can lead to allergy.. In severe cases sweat,tear,saliva too also leads to allergy. Causes:- Not yet well defined. But there are few assumptions like it's because of reaction  between chemical components present in water with skin which leads to ''  histamine release'' Symptoms:- Hives[{ Mostly effects at neck and arms} Rashes fade
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Haemolacria

Posted by Harika Gouda
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L et's Reveal... Abb jo royengey tho khoon ayegha Aasu jithney thy bahadiya meyne Ky masth dialogue hey na..?? Dialogue tho masth hey lekin agar yehi akikath ho tho???    It's a rare p hysical condition wherein a person bleeds tears  partially composed of  blood.  1 st case reported was in 22nd november 1984 , a 15 years  old girl started bleeding from her eyes while she was studying for her upcoming exams.  Haemolacria [bleeding eyes] is not actually a diseases its  a symptom  of many other diseases.It may be an indication of tumor in lacrimal apparatus. CAUSES:- Bacterial conjunctivitis[]Pink eye] Head Injury Blood Clot Hormonal changes Menstruation Inflammation Trauma Blood Disorder[example:-Hemophilia i.e ability of blood clot is reduced] Melanoma [Tumour  of melanin forming cells] DIAGNOSIS Doctor usually take a sample of blood tears and identify abnormalities. Perform a eye endoscopy.[Endoscope a tool which visualises structures inside the eye] Perform a CT scan of your
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Location: Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, India
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Progeria [Early Aging]

Posted by Harika Gouda
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L et's Reveal...       Let me start my post with a question... So guys..Do you have any idea about most rare disease in our planet ???🤔 if your ans is NO..then you will come to know within few seconds   Yes...your guess is right! It's non but our today's topic"  PROGERIA ''     " Everyone wants to look 16 years old in their 60's .But,  What if you look 60 years old in 16  "         P rogeria is an extremely rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder [Abnormal gene from one parent is enough to cause disease in a child] Why Abnormal?? Mutation or change in lamina A ,which makes a protein that holds nucleus of a cell together,because of this mutation, protein becomes defective and ultimately leads to nucleus unstable. NOTE :-Also called as a HUTCHINSON GILFORD SYNDROME Because,1st described by Hutchinson in 1886 and later briefly described by Gilford in 1897.And another name Progeria,where pr
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Location: Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, India
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