Al-Mustafa Homoeo Clinic

02/12/2025

Ludwig's angina is a type of severe cellulitis involving the floor of the mouth and is often caused by bacterial sources. Early in the infection, the floor of the mouth raises due to swelling, leading to difficulty swallowing saliva. As a result, patients may present with drooling and difficulty speaking.

12/11/2025

Warthin's tumor, also known as papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum, is a benign cystic tumor of the salivary glands containing abundant lymphocytes and germinal centers. It is named for pathologist Aldred Scott Warthin, who described two cases in 1929.

08/11/2025

08/11/2025

Lamellar ichthyosis, also known as ichthyosis lamellaris and nonbullous congenital ichthyosis, is a rare inherited skin disorder, affecting around 1 in 600,000 people.

06/11/2025

Sarcopenia is a type of muscle loss that occurs with aging and/or immobility. It is characterized by the degenerative loss of skeletal muscle mass, quality, and strength. The rate of muscle loss is dependent on exercise level, co-morbidities, nutrition and other factors.

28/10/2025

A cyclorefraction test, also known as a cycloplegic refraction, is an eye exam that uses dilating eye drops to temporarily paralyze the focusing muscles of the eye. This allows an eye doctor to get an accurate measurement of a person's total refractive error without the influence of over-focusing, which is especially common in children. The test helps determine the correct eyeglass or contact lens prescription and can also detect underlying eye conditions.

27/10/2025

Ablepharon macrostomia syndrome is an extremely rare, autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by abnormal phenotypic appearances that primarily affect the head and face as well as the skull, skin, fingers and ge****ls. AMS generally results in abnormal ectoderm-derived structures.

05/09/2025

Cherubism is a rare genetic disorder that causes prominence in the lower portion in the face. The name is derived from the temporary chubby-cheeked resemblance to putti, the chubby-faced infants featured in Renaissance paintings, which were often mistakenly described as cherubim.

21/08/2025

Marfan syndrome is a multi-systemic genetic disorder that affects the connective tissue. Those with the condition tend to be tall and thin, with long arms, legs, fingers, and toes. They also typically have exceptionally flexible joints and abnormally curved spines.

15/08/2025

Polydactyly is a congenital condition where a person is born with extra fingers or toes. It's the most common congenital hand difference, meaning it's a difference in limb development that's present at birth. In the case of polydactyly of the hand, a person has one or more extra fingers.

20/05/2025

Acanthosis nigricans
Acanthosis nigricans is a medical sign characterised by brown-to-black, poorly defined, velvety hyperpigmentation of the skin. It is usually found in body folds, such as the posterior and lateral folds of the neck, the armpits, groin, navel, forehead and other areas.

08/04/2025

Gasping respiration, also known as agonal breathing, is an abnormal breathing pattern characterized by irregular, shallow, and labored breaths, often accompanied by strange vocalizations, and is a sign of a life-threatening emergency like cardiac arrest.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
What it is:
Agonal breathing is a brainstem reflex that occurs when the brain is not getting enough oxygen (hypoxia or anoxia).
How it looks:
It manifests as irregular, gasping, or labored breaths, often with a sound like snoring, snorting, or gasping.
Why it's important:
Agonal breathing is a critical sign of a life-threatening emergency, such as cardiac arrest, and indicates the failure of the patient's cardiac and respiratory functions.
What to do:
Healthcare professionals or first responders encountering a patient exhibiting agonal breathing should promptly initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and call for emergency medical assistance.
Causes:
Possible causes include cerebral ischemia, hypoxia, or anoxia.
Important Note:
Gasping is not normal breathing and should not be mistaken for normal breathing.
Gasping in cardiac arrest:
Gasping often follows cardiac arrest and is considered an "auto-resuscitative" phenomenon.
Gasping and resuscitation:
Gasping can actually improve blood flow and oxygen delivery to the brain, and studies have shown that patients who gasp during cardiac arrest have a higher chance of survival.
Gasping at the end of life:
In some cases, agonal respiration can be a sign of the dying patient's last breaths before terminal apnea.
Ethical considerations:
There are ethical considerations regarding the use of neuromuscular blockade to suppress prolonged episodes of agonal respiration in well-sedated patients to allow a peaceful death.