HIV rash refers to the occurrence of dark and pigmented rashes all over the body. It is caused due to infection by the HIV or human immunodeficiency virus. A patient may develop the rashes two to 3 weeks after contracting the virus for the first time. It persists for about two to four weeks. HIV… Continue reading HIV Rash
Williams Syndrome
Williams syndrome is a rare, congenital, and complex genetic disorder marked by physical and developmental abnormalities, the most evident of which is the presence of narrowed arteries which in turn trigger the onset of cardiovascular diseases. Affected infants may also suffer from very high blood calcium levels. The outward symptoms of Williams syndrome that are… Continue reading Williams Syndrome
Unexplained Bruises
A bruise is a condition marked by discoloration of the skin caused due to some king of trauma or injury. Sometimes, an injury may not cause wounds or tear up the skin surface, but may affect the tissues present deeper within the skin and damage the blood vessels. It is such damage that causes the… Continue reading Unexplained Bruises
Urine smells like fish – What could be the reason?
Normal urine is nearly odorless and clear. Passing urine which smells like fish may occur due to the causes discussed below. Causes of ‘urine smells like fish’ Some of the common causes and associated symptoms and treatments of urine which smells like fish are listed below. 1. Urological Causes UTI/Urinary Tract Infection: The urinary system… Continue reading Urine smells like fish – What could be the reason?