Rheumatic diseases
An inflammatory disorder that follows infection with group A streptococcus. It affects the heart, joints, and subcutaneous tissues. It manifests with pericarditis, heart murmur, congestive heart failure, polyarthritis, subcutaneous nodules, and erythema marginatum. It is characterized by the formation of granulomatous lesions called Aschoff bodies usually in the heart tissue.
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Dr. Syam Sundar Patro0 Like10 Answers NCDs like heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes & chronic lung disease continues to be a major public health challenge in India. Chronic diseases like heart disease & cancer not only account for 63% of deaths in India but are expected to cost the country $3.55 trillion in lost economic output between 2012 and 2030. What is the major challenge for Chronic disease management in India?
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33 YEAR FEMALE C/O LT. KNEE PAIN & MILD SWELLING from 2 3 months
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60 Y male having LRTI symptoms, Underwent CT CHEST , now he is recovered with the Standard Rx. But I PICKED CIRRHOTIC LIVER FINDING on CT CHEST meanwhile Patient is ASYMPTOMATIC No C/O CLD yet. I advised to do USG ABDOMEN to check for Findings of DECOMPENSATION. & LFT also appears normal On USG adomen** 1) INCREASED ECHOGENICITY of Liver 2) DILATED PORTAL VEIN I think Radiologist interpretated it as FATTY LIVER GRADE 2, but Dilated portal Vein + increased Echogenicity should be S/O CLD Life style He is NON ALCOHOLIC , NON SMOKER PT INR , HEP B , HEP C Reports are awaited.
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F.29yrs. Palpitation & DOE 2yrs.
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