AN OVERVIEW About TPHA Test Why is the TPHA test done? The main reason why a doctor prescribes a TPHA test is to detect the possibility of syphilis, which is transmitted through sexual intercourse, in the patient. The bacteria that causes this disease or infection can be responsible for the appearance of severe symptoms or
AN OVERVIEW About Liver Kidney Microsome Antibody Test Why Is Liver Kidney Microsome Antibody Test Done? Autoimmune hepatitis is a rare disease that attacks children in the age groups 2 to 14. Surveys have revealed that young girls are more susceptible to contracting this illness. The LKM antibody typically damages the liver and metabolic functions.
AN OVERVIEW About Hormone Tests Why Is The Packed Cell Volume Test Done? A packed Cell Volume test is a normal blood test that you can take as a part of a regular annual check-up. RBC count is vital and scarcity of RBC leads to anaemia. Apart from that, you can take the Packed Cell
Description Esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) is a condition resulting from abnormal development before birth of the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach (the esophagus). During early development, the esophagus and windpipe (trachea) begin as a single tube that normally divides into the two adjacent passages between four and eight weeks after
Description Freeman-Sheldon syndrome (also known as Freeman-Burian syndrome) is a condition that primarily affects muscles in the face and skull (craniofacial muscles) and can often affect joints in the hands and feet. The condition is characterized by abnormalities known as contractures, which result from permanent tightening of muscles, skin, tendons, and surrounding tissues, and restrict
Description C3 glomerulopathy is a group of related conditions that cause the kidneys to malfunction. The major features of C3 glomerulopathy include high levels of protein in the urine (proteinuria), blood in the urine (hematuria), reduced amounts of urine, low levels of protein in the blood, and swelling in many areas of the body. Affected
Description Maternally inherited diabetes and deafness (MIDD) is a form of diabetes that is often accompanied by hearing loss, especially of high tones. The diabetes in MIDD is characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels, known as hyperglycemia. This results from a shortage of the hormone insulin, which regulates the amount of glucose in the
Description Triple A syndrome, also called Allgrove syndrome, is an inherited condition that gets its name from three specific features: achalasia, adrenal insufficiency, and alacrima. Most people with triple A syndrome have all three of these features, although some have only two. Achalasia is a disorder that affects the ability to move food through the esophagus
Dr. Priyesh Dhoke Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon Consultant MBBS , 4.7 (12 Ratings) 24 years of overall experience Works at Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai About Dr. Priyesh Dhoke Dr. Priyesh Dhoke is a well-experienced Spine Surgeon/Orthopedist at Wockhardt Super Specialty Hospital, Nagpur. He has 16 years of experience as a Specialist. He specializes in Spine Surgery and Orthopedics.
Dr. Sanjoy Mandal General Surgeon Consultant DNB , MS , MBBS 4.6 (16 Ratings) 30 years of overall experience Works at Manipal Hospital Formerly AMRI Hospital, Kolkata (Mukundapur) About Dr. Sanjoy Mandal Dr. Sanjoy Mandal is a renowned General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, based in Kolkata with 26+ years of experience. His expertise lies in the