Description Episodic ataxia is a group of related conditions that affect the nervous system and cause problems with movement and coordination. People with episodic ataxia have episodes of poor coordination and balance (ataxia). During these episodes, many people also experience dizziness (vertigo), nausea and vomiting, migraines, blurred or double vision, slurred speech, and ringing in
Description Distal arthrogryposis type 1 is a disorder characterized by joint deformities (contractures) that restrict movement in the hands and feet. The term “arthrogryposis” comes from the Greek words for joint (arthro-) and crooked or hooked (gryposis). The characteristic features of this condition include permanently bent fingers and toes (camptodactyly), overlapping fingers, and a hand
Description Complement component 2 deficiency is a disorder that causes the immune system to malfunction, resulting in a form of immunodeficiency. Immunodeficiencies are conditions in which the immune system is not able to protect the body effectively from foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses. People with complement component 2 deficiency have a significantly increased
Description Baller-Gerold syndrome is a rare condition characterized by the premature fusion of certain skull bones (craniosynostosis) and abnormalities of bones in the arms and hands. People with Baller-Gerold syndrome have prematurely fused skull bones, most often along the coronal suture, the growth line that goes over the head from ear to ear. Other sutures
Description Alopecia areata is a common disorder that causes hair loss. “Alopecia” is a Latin term that means baldness, and “areata” refers to the patchy nature of the hair loss that is typically seen with this condition. In most people with alopecia areata, hair falls out in small, round patches, leaving coin-sized areas of bare
AN OVERVIEW About Ferritin Test Why Is the Ferritin Test Done? A ferritin test is simply done to diagnose the level of iron in our blood. We synthesize minerals including iron from food items and store them in our bodies. In case of iron deficiency, the iron storage system of our body suffers profusely. As
AN OVERVIEW About Apolipoprotein A1 Test Why is the Apolipoprotein A1 Test done? The Apolipoprotein A1 Test in Noida is done for various purposes. Most notably, the Apolipoprotein A1 Test is done to find whether a patient’s body is producing adequate amounts of Apolipoprotein A1 or not. This could point towards the reason behind some
AN OVERVIEW About Anti Mullerian Hormone Test Why is the Anti Mullerian Hormone test done? The AMH testing is done to check the levels of the hormone Anti-Mullerian in the system. The hormone plays a vital role from the moment a child is conceived to the rest of the childs life. The Anti-Mullerian hormone helps
AN OVERVIEW About Vitamin D Profile Test Why is the Vitamin D Profile test done? Bones provide structural support to a person. Healthy and strong bones help kids grow into strong individuals able to go through the stress offered by life. Unlike other vitamins that are to be taken as supplements or part of the
AN OVERVIEW About Culture Aerobic Blood Test Why is the Culture Aerobic Blood Test done? The culture aerobic test is done to look for bacterial or yeast infections in the blood. Blood poisoning occurs when bacteria enters the bloodstream, which can lead to serious conditions like bacteremia, sepsis, or septicemia. All of these infections are