Category: H

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia is a genetic condition characterized by the dilation of capillaries (tiny blood vessels) in the skin and mucous membranes, including the nose, mouth, and gastrointestinal tract. These distended blood vessels are prone to recurrent bleeding, which can lead to iron deficiency anemia. The condition follows an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance, meaning…

This is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder that affects both males and females. Its main characteristic is a reduced ability to dissipate body heat through sweating. People with this condition, from birth, suffer from anhidrosis, which means they are unable to sweat properly. They possess only a very limited number of sweat glands, and those…

The rate at which children’s height increases at a specific age, expressed in centimeters per year.  

A growth chart is a tool employed by doctors or health visitors to track a child’s growth and compare their height with the standard range for their age group.  

Painful fissures can form in the thickened skin on the heels. To reduce the occurrence of these cracks and alleviate the pain, it’s essential to regularly remove hard skin using a file or pumice stone and apply moisturizing cream. Cracked heels can also result from a bacterial infection of the skin on the soles of…

Imaging refers to any method that generates images of the heart’s structure. It is utilized to identify diseases or irregularities in the heart. A chest X-ray is a straightforward and commonly employed technique for imaging the heart. It reveals the size and shape of the heart and can identify abnormal calcification. Additionally, X-rays can often…

The brand name of a vaccine used to provide protection against hepatitis A.  

In the Far East, particularly in Japan, there is a combination of specific eye and brain disorders that primarily affects young adults. Harada’s syndrome is characterized by a combination of eye issues affecting both eyes. These problems include severe inflammation of the iris, ciliary body, or choroid, as well as fluid buildup (oedema) in the…

A congenital anomaly characterized by significant physical abnormalities including underdeveloped lower jaw and tongue, irregular or absent teeth, and limb malformations.  

This is a congenital disorder, meaning it’s present at birth, that is marked by deafness, inherent cataract (a condition causing clouding of the eye lens), and ataxia, which manifests as clumsiness and lack of coordination due to brain damage.