Author: Saroj Kumari
Erythema Nodosum Erythema nodosum is a form of inflammation of the skin located in the fatty layer of the skin. Erythema nodosum gives a picture of redness, pain, and small lumps that are mostly located on the front of the leg below the knee. The lumps or nodules of erythema nodosum vary in size. These lumps can experience inflammation that disappears and reappears for several weeks, then shrink and become flat, leaving bruises. Symptoms of Erythema Nodosum Erythema nodosum presents with flu-like symptoms and sneezing. Joint pain may occur during the relapsing phase. Most lesions resolve within 7 to 18…
What is Erythema Multiforme? Erythema multiforme is a skin reaction that can be triggered by infections or some medications. It is usually mild and resolves within a few weeks. There is also a rare, severe form that can affect the mouth, genitals, and eyes and can be life-threatening. This condition is known as erythema multiforme major. It most often affects adults under 40, although it can occur at any age. Symptoms of Erythema Multiforme Most people with the disease will only experience a rash, but other symptoms can sometimes occur. The rash begins suddenly and progresses over several days. It…
Ergotism Ergotism or ergotism is known as ergotoxicosis, ergot poisoning, or Saint Anthony’s Fire. It is a long-term poisoning effect experienced by humans or animals after consuming food mixed with alkaloids from the fungus Claviceps purpurea. Symptoms of Ergotism Symptoms begin within an hour of ergot poisoning. Signs can last for about a week and worsen when the sufferer eats grain containing the fungus. The symptoms are classified into 3 categories: Neurological symptoms This includes: Dizzy . Headache. Seizures. Psychosis. Coma. Gastrointestinal symptoms This includes: Nauseous. Vomit. Stomach ache. Cramps. Diarrhea. Symptoms in blood vessels Symptoms of vascular disorders occur when ergot alkaloids constrict blood vessels. The medical…
Erdosteine Erdosteine is a drug that you can use to treat chronic bronchitis, a condition where the airways become inflamed and produce a lot of mucus. This drug is a mucolytic drug that works by making mucus less thick and sticky, making it easier for you to expel. This medicine is available in capsule and syrup form, and you can only get it with a doctor’s prescription. Erdosteine is a derivative of mercapto-amino acid, present in the form of thiolactone. It is a potential drug or prodrug that after entering the body will change into an active form and provide…
Episcleritis Episcleritis is a condition where inflammation occurs in the episclera, which is the transparent layer that covers the white part of the eye called the sclera. Symptoms of Episcleritis The main sign and symptom of episcleritis is redness that often occurs in one eye, but can sometimes occur in both eyes. There are two types of episcleritis that can occur, simple episcleritis and nodular episcleritis, with slightly different appearances. In simple episcleritis, there is usually redness in part and sometimes the entire eye with minimal discomfort. In nodular episcleritis, there is a slightly raised lump surrounded by dilated blood…