subject: Diphtheria And Fibroids Specialist Doctors In Delhi [print this page] Diphtheria is an acute, highly contagious bacterial disease causing inflammation of the mucous membranes, formation of a false membrane in the throat that hinders breathing and swallowing, and potentially fatal heart and nerve damage by a bacterial toxin in the blood. It is now rare in developed countries because of immunization.
Diphtheria spreads through respiratory droplets produced through cough and sneezing of an infected person or someone who carries the bacteria but has no symptoms. Diphtheria can also be spread by contaminated objects or foods (such as contaminated milk).
The bacteria most commonly infect the nose and throat. The throat infection causes a gray to black, tough, fiber-like covering, which can block the airways. In some cases, diphtheria may first infect the skin, producing skin lesions.
Once infected, dangerous substances called toxins, produced by the bacteria, can spread through your bloodstream to other organs, such as the heart, and cause significant damage. Although diphtheria is mostly eliminated from the world but it still persists in third world countries and can also affect people living in areas which are crowded and lacks in proper hygiene. It can also affect people with who lacks immunization or has poor immunity.
In some people no symptoms occur as they serve as carrier. Its symptoms normally occur within 2-5 days after you have come in contact of the infectious bacteria. Given below is the list of symptoms that occur:
Bluish coloration of the skin
Bloody, watery drainage from nose
Chills
Croup-like (barking) cough
Drooling (suggests airway blockage is about to occur)
Fever
Hoarseness
Painful swallowing
Skin lesions (usually seen in tropical areas)
Sore throat (may range from mild to severe)
Breathing problems
oDifficulty breathing
oRapid breathing
oStridor
If you are suffering from diphtheria or having its symptoms and you havent got any vaccination against it then you must consult a diphtheria specialist for proper treatment. Do not forget to get yourself vaccinated.
Fibroids are non-cancerous growths of the uterus consisting of muscle and fibrous tissue, growing independent of surrounding tissue and having no positive physiological function. Usually benign, but can turn malignant under certain conditions. It is the common cause of heavy bleeding in women.
Fibroids can vary in size which can range from very tiny (a quarter of an inch) to larger than a cantaloupe. Occasionally, they can cause the uterus to grow to the size of a five-month pregnancy.
Uterine fibroids are common. As many as 1 in 5 women may have fibroids during their childbearing years, the time after starting menstruation for the first time and before menopause. It is though uncommon in women below the age of 20.
The symptoms are:
Bleeding between periods
Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia), sometimes with the passage of blood clots
Menstrual periods that may last longer than normal
Need to urinate more often
Pelvic cramping or pain with periods
Sensation of fullness or pressure in lower abdomen
Pain during intercourse
You must contact a fibroids specialist doctor if any of the above symptoms occur. It can be difficult to diagnose fibroids, especially if you are extremely overweight. An ultrasound may be done to confirm the diagnosis of fibroids. Sometimes, a pelvic MRI is done. An endometrial biopsy (biopsy of the uterine lining) or laparoscopy may be needed to rule out cancer.
