Werewolf syndrome

We have seen werewolves only in movies but have you seen any werewolf in reality? Well! shocking or not, but they do exist in the form of patients of this weird disease. Patients of this disease have abnormal hair growth, covering their whole body including face. Their whole appearance looks like a wolf except claws and long teeth. A girl named "Saputra Sasuphan" has been declared as the World's most hairiest girl. She is 11 years old and she is also a patient of this rare genetic disease.

             

Beriberi

Main reason of this nutritional disorder is the deficiency of "Vitamin B1" also known as "Thiamine". Its two types have been identified, one is "Dry beriberi", in which long nerves of limbs are damaged, resulting in muscular atrophy, decreased muscle function, paralysis, vomiting and mental confusion. Other type is "Wet beriberi" in which cardiac failure occurs resulting in edema, rapid heart rate, shortness of breath and swollen limbs. This dangerous disease is most common in Western countries because of its major causes i.e. "Alcoholism" and usage of "Polished rice". Person becomes extremely weak in this disease, that's why name beriberi (which means, very weak) is referred to this disease.

          

                     

Kwashiorkor

This is a most common disease in developing countries where food supply is very limited. It is due to diet rich in carbohydrates and deficient in proteins. It is most common in children who suffer from symptoms like enlarged liver, swelling, diarrhea, fatigue and large belly. This disease can be treated with high protein diet mostly in the form of dried skim milk. 

         

Goiter

The worldwide use of "Iodized salt" is to prevent this weird disease known as goiter. The main cause of this disease is iodine deficiency along with less production of "Thyroid hormone". It results in the enlargement of "Thyroid gland" situated in front of neck. Patient shows the symptoms of cough, difficult breathing, difficult swallowing and hoarseness of voice. Treatment is simply more use of iodine or removal of thyroid gland. 

           

Scurvy

Scurvy is caused by lack of "Vitamin C" in diet which is main component for the formation of connective tissue in our body. It results in loose, spongy and bleeding gums, poor wound healing, bruises on skin, anemia and low blood pressure. Its history reflects that this disease was most common in "Sailors" who went to long voyages and did not have sufficient vit C sources, that are lime fruits and vegetables. British sailors were often called "Limey" because they were provided with limes everyday.

                 

Stone man syndrome

Have you ever heard about a man turning into stone?? If no, then you must see the patients of this weird syndrome. Their damaged tendons, ligaments and soft tissues regrow into permanent bones. This abnormal skeleton slowly imprisons the patient drawing him near towards death. Children with this disease have abnormal big toes, absence of a joint or formation of skin lumps. Gradually all the body muscles and tissues start changing into bones and become immovable leading to death. It is a genetic disorder whose only symptom is abnormal big toe at birth.

                

Necrotizing fasciitis

In daily life no one cares about minor cuts or injuries but if you have a "Flesh-eating bacteria" inside your body, then you must take these cuts very seriously. In reality, these bacteria do not eat the flesh instead they release deadly toxins which damage deep layers of skin and muscles. Patient shows the symptoms of red swollen skin, fever, nausea, weakness and increased heart rate. This life threatening condition is treated by heavy antibiotics and in severe cases, the damaged body part is cut by surgery.