What is Bernard-Soulier syndrome? The Bernard-Soulier syndrome (B-SS) is a rare inherited bleeding disorder caused by abnormal platelets and subsequent abnormal clotting. It is one of the giant platelet syndromes. This syndrome was originally described in 1948 by two physicians who were treating a patient with a bleeding problem. They discovered that this patient had a prolonged bleeding time, fewer...
How Do You Reverse Blue Light Damage?
Blue light is one of the components or colors that make up the white light (sunlight) of the sun. Early research shows that excess blue light exposure can increase the risk of eye diseases, such as retinal damage and macular degeneration. Your retina and the center of your retina (macula) help you see clearly. An in vivo study on animals...
How Do You Prevent Diabetic Macular Edema?
Diabetic macular edema (DME) is an eye condition that affects people with diabetes Living with diabetes takes special care to avoid falling prey to its complications. Some steps can help you prevent its complication, diabetic retinopathy as well as the resulting diabetic macular edema. These include: Getting your blood sugar levels regularly checked. Getting your eye checked by an eye...
How Do You Get Leiomyosarcoma?
Leiomyosarcoma is a rare type of soft tissue cancer that occurs in the smooth lining of the organs anywhere in the body. Leiomyosarcoma is a rare type of soft tissue cancer that occurs in the smooth lining of the organs anywhere in the body. Nearly 15,000 people in the United States get diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma. Out of these,...
How Can I Reduce Swelling from Thyroid Eye? Graves’ Eye Disease
Thyroid eye disease, also known as Graves’ eye disease, is an autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system attacks the fat and muscle tissue within the eye socket, causing inflammation. Keeping the head elevated at night and selenium supplements may help reduce swelling if it is not severe. Doctors use radiotherapy sparingly for severe swelling. Keeping the head elevated...
How Common Is Thyroid Eye Disease?
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an eye condition characterized by progressive inflammation Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an eye condition characterized by progressive inflammation and damage to the muscles and soft tissues in and around the eyes. This especially affects extraocular muscles (the muscles present in the orbit but outside the eyeball), connective, and fatty tissues. TED is also known...
Does NMO Qualify for Disability?
Neuromyelitis optica or NMO qualifies for severe disability because it affects the central nervous system, causing blindness and paralysis. Neuromyelitis optica or NMO qualifies for severe disability because it affects the central nervous system, causing blindness and paralysis. To qualify for disability under Social Security Disability, either of the following criteria should be met: Complete loss of function of a...
Choledochal Cyst Treatment, Symptoms, Complications
What is a choledochal cyst? Readers Comments 6 Share Your Story Picture of the liver, gallbladder, and stomach Bile that is produced in the liver flows through increasingly larger channels (ducts) within the liver and finally into even larger ducts that leave the liver, pass through the substance of the pancreas, and then empty into the duodenum. A choledochal cyst...
Can Macular Edema Be Cured? Symptoms & Treatment
Macular edema is a condition in which fluid builds up in the macula causing it to swell and thicken, distorting vision. Macular edema cannot be cured but can be treated effectively if diagnosed early. Macular edema cannot be cured but can be treated effectively if diagnosed early. Vision can be better preserved with early treatment of macular edema and the...
Can NMO Cause Headaches?
Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) also known as Devic disease is a rare yet severe disease. Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) also known as Devic disease is a rare yet severe disease. In this condition, antibodies (proteins) are produced against the cells in the central nervous system. It specifically affects the myelin, which is the insulation sheath around the nerves. It is a chronic...