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An Overview of Kidney Cancer

Kidney cancer occurs when the cells in the kidneys start multiplying and dividing abnormally. There are two kidneys present in the human body. kidneys are bean-shaped organs. One of the most common types of kidney cancer that occurs in adults is renal cell carcinoma. what are the symptoms of kidney cancer ? The symptoms of kidney cancer are not prominent in its early stages. However, as cancer advances, the signs and symptoms of kidney cancer start becoming more visible. Hematuria (blood in the urine), fatigue, loss of appetite, loss of weight, pain in the bone, high blood pressure, a lump or mass near the kidney area, and pain in the back or side that doesn’t fade with time are some common symptoms of kidney cancer.  What are the causes of kidney cancer? The exact causes of kidney cancer are not known. However, there are certain risk factors that increase a person’s risk of developing kidney cancer. These risk factors include old age, smoking, being obese or having obesity, a fami...

An insight in Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

  Hepatitis C is a viral infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that can lead to severe liver damage. Hepatitis C virus can cause acute and chronic hepatitis and it spreads through an infected person's blood or body fluids. Acute hepatitis is a short-term infection that occurs within six months after a person is exposed to the virus. Chronic hepatitis is a long-term illness that can continue throughout a person's life. It can lead to liver cirrhosis (scarring) and other serious problems, such as liver failure or cancer. How is Hepatitis C transmitted? The main transmission mode of this virus is exposure to the infected blood, which happens while sharing contaminated needles, personal belongings, tattooing or piercings, etc. Unprotected sex may also cause hepatitis C infection. What are the symptoms associated with Hepatitis C? Nausea, vomiting, fever, fatigue, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, dark urine, pale faces, joint pain, and jaundice (yellowing of skin or ey...

Leprosy Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

What is leprosy? Leprosy is caused by a chronic bacterial infection caused by the bacteria mycobacterium leprae . It affects the nerves of extremities, skin, nose lining, and upper respiratory tract. Leprosy is otherwise known as Hansen’s disease. They usually produce ulcers in the skin, nerve damage, and muscle weakening. If it is not treated, it leads to disfigurement and disability. This disease was one among the oldest diseases and was discovered in 600 B.C. The main symptoms of Hansen's disease are muscle weakness, skin lesions, skin ulcers, and numbness in the hands, feet, arms, and legs. Skin lesions don't respond to heat, cold, or pain as they become numb. The skin looks reddened and inflamed due to ulcers. Skin also shows light-colored or red-colored patches, joint pain, and disfiguring skin sores, often seen in patients with leprosy. These symptoms don't heal, and it continues for several weeks Does Hansen's disease spread ? As known already, mycobacterium le...