A tendon is a kind of fibrous tissue that connects the body’s muscles to the bones. A protective sheath called the synovium covers the tendons and produces synovial fluid that keeps the tendon lubricated.
Injury to the tendon can result in malfunction of the sheath. The inflammation or swelling of the sheath is known as tendon sheath inflammation or tenosynovitis.
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a common health condition in older adults. Many people experience some spinal degeneration after the age of 40. The proper treatment can provide relief from pain and increase mobility.
This blog dives deep into degenerative disc disease (DDD), its causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Dehydration occurs where there is a massive loss of fluids in your body compared to what you consume. It is important to replace those fluids. It is a common condition and can happen to anyone, be it young children, infants, or older people. But this condition can be dangerous for young children and old adults and they may require immediate medical attention depending on the severity.
In delirium the brain trips and fumbles. Delirium is a change in the functioning of the brain that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment. It is common and can be cured. Usually, the start of delirium is fast — within hours or some days.
A sudden change in a person’s mental faculties (how well the brain is functioning) causing confusion, disorientation and even impaired consciousness is described as delirium. It is a common disorder and may be seen in association with other psychiatric conditions.
Delusional disorder, previously known as paranoid disorder, is a mental illness known as ‘psychosis’. People suffering from this disorder cannot differ from imagination to reality. In such cases, medical intervention is required. This article discusses delusional disorder, its types, symptoms, causes, complications, and treatment options in detail.
The word ‘dementia’ describes a set of symptoms that include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. Changes in mood and behavior are also associated with dementia. The symptoms experienced in dementia depend on the parts of the brain damaged and the underlying conditions that are resulting in dementia.
Depression is a common and serious mental illness. If you are suffering from depression then you are aware that it negatively affects feeling, thought, and action. Additionally, depression can also cause the feeling of sadness or loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. Thus, can lead to a variety of emotional and physical issues and may hamper your ability to properly function at home or work. However, this is a treatable disorder.
Dermatographia, also known as skin writing, is a skin disorder where light scratching of the skin creates red bruises. When people with dermatographia scratch their skin lightly, the scratches turn into a raised wound that looks like Cholinergic Urticaria (hives). These marks usually disappear within 30 minutes. This illness affects about 5% of the population, with older children and adults most affected.
Dr Ravi Sankar Erukulapati
MBBS, MRCP ( UK ), CCT – GIM, Diabetes & Endocrinology (UK)
Senior Endocrinologist
Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Care of diabetes in the elderly can have their own challenges, and these need to be considered whilst planning the treatment of diabetes in the elderly.
