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Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of inherited diseases which damage and weaken your muscles over time. They cause loss of muscle mass and lack of the dystrophin protein which is required for normal muscle function. Mutations take place and abnormal genes interfere with the normal production of proteins that are needed to form and maintain healthy muscles. It can occur at any age, but most cases are diagnosed at childhood. Muscular dystrophy is a rare medical condition. So, it is important for us to learn more about this progressive muscular weakness disease.

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When blood clots in the cavernous sinuses, it is known as cavernous sinus thrombosis. The cavernous sinus is a hollow space behind each eye socket and underneath the brain. It is a life-threatening condition that needs immediate medical attention and can affect adults and children equally. In nearly 30% of cases of Cavernous sinus thrombosis, it causes death.

What is celiac disease?

Celiac disease is a digestive disorder resulting from an abnormal immune reaction to gluten.

A cerebral infarction is a medical condition that occurs when the blood flow to the brain is disrupted due to issues with the arteries that supply it. A lack of sufficient blood supply to brain cells deprives them of oxygen and critical nutrients, potentially leading to the death of brain cells. This condition is also called an ischemic stroke. 

What are chilblains?

Chilblains refer to inflammation of the blood capillaries in your skin resulting from cold exposure. This condition commonly affects your feet or hands. These occur when you are exposed to cold temperatures for a considerable time. Also termed as chill burns and pernio, chilblains can cause swelling of the affected area, the formation of red patches and blisters, and itchiness.

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One of the many bacterial diseases spread through contaminated water is cholera. The main symptom of the disease is diarrhea and dehydration. Left untreated, it can be fatal for all, including healthy people. 

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Cholinergic urticaria is a condition that causes skin rashes known as hives in people when their body gets too warm and when they sweat. Typically, the rash swiftly develops after an increase in body temperature.

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Chorioamnionitis is a severe health condition in pregnant women. This condition occurs when bacteria infect the membranes that surround the fetus and also affect the amniotic fluid. If left untreated, chorioamnionitis can cause severe complications in the mother and baby.

This blog is a comprehensive understanding of chorioamnionitis, its causes, symptoms, risk factors, complications, and treatment.

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Choriocarcinoma is a rapidly growing cancer that develops in the uterus of women. It is a rare type of cancer in which abnormal cells starts to grow in the cells that remain after pregnancy. Choriocarcinoma is one of the forms of gestational trophoblastic disease. In most cases, it is a curable disease. However, it can metastasize to other body parts. 

The blog discusses choriocarcinoma, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options. 

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The choroid plexus is the part of the brain which makes cerebrospinal fluid. Cerebrospinal fluid normally bathes and protects the spinal column and brain. In about 1 – 2 per cent of normal babies (1 out of 50 – 100), a tiny bubble of fluid is pinched off as choroid plexus forms. This looks like a cyst inside choroid plexus at the time of the ultrasound.