Definition – What is Fabry’s disease? Fabry disease (Fabry syndrome, Fabry disease or Fabry-Anderson disease) is a rare metabolic disease in which an enzyme defect is caused by a gene mutation. The consequence is a reduced breakdown of metabolic products and their increased storage in the cell. As a result, the cell is damaged and … Fabry’s disease
Associated symptoms Fabry’s disease is a disease that affects several organ systems at the same time. It is known as a multi-organ disease. The accompanying symptoms are correspondingly different. Among the most common ones are: Pain in the hands and feet Burning pain in the tips of the body (acres): nose, chin, ears Changes in … Associated symptoms | Fabry’s disease
How does Fabry’s disease affect life expectancy? Fabry’s disease is a serious disease that causes severe damage to the kidneys, heart and brain at an early age. Due to the reduced enzyme activity, fats are deposited in the blood vessels and organs, causing the organs to become increasingly damaged and eventually lose their function completely. … How does Fabry’s disease affect life expectancy? | Fabry’s disease
Definition Eye burns are the damage of eye structures by different chemical substances. Depending on the duration of exposure, strength and type of the chemical, burns of varying severity can occur, which can be divided into several stages. In any case, the chemical burn of the eye is an acute emergency requiring immediate first aid … Eye burns
Symptoms In case of a chemical burn of the eye, pain occurs in and around the eye. Depending on how extensive the burn has been, the area around the eyes may also be affected (facial skin, eyelids). In order to accelerate the washing out of the irritant, the eye starts to water as a protective … Symptoms | Eye burns
Staging The classification of the eye burn is divided into four stages. The classification is based on the severity and depth of the injury and the expected prognosis. Stage I and II describe rather minor and superficial injuries. They are characterized by hyperemia (excessive blood supply to the affected area due to dilated vessels) and … Staging | Eye burns
Forecast The prognosis depends on the severity of the burn. The lighter the burn, the fewer structures in the depth are affected and the less the cornea and conjunctiva are damaged, the better the prognosis for complete healing. It is important that an eye wash is performed in any case. If this is done in … Forecast | Eye burns
Morquio’s disease is a very rare metabolic disorder caused by an enzyme defect. In this disorder, the breakdown of glycosaminoglycans is impaired, causing damage to the affected tissue. What is Morquio’s disease? Morquio’s disease was first described by pediatrician Luis Morquio in 1929. It is a congenital metabolic disorder caused by a defective protein. Depending … Morquios Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Introduction – corneal opacity Corneal edema (swelling of the cornea) is caused by damage to the pumping cells on the back surface of the cornea (corneal endothelial cells), causing fluid to enter the cornea. As a result, the cornea thickens and becomes cloudy, with a corresponding reduction in vision. In the advanced stage of corneal … Corneal Clouding
What are the causes of corneal clouding? The most common causes of corneal opacity are swelling (edema) or scars on/on the cornea. Corneal scars are often visible as white clouding on the eye. They can occur after deep corneal injuries, deep corneal inflammation (usually caused by herpes viruses), after corneal ulcers, in advanced keratoconus or … What are the causes of corneal clouding? | Corneal Clouding
Studies The treatment of dry eyes starts with an examination by an ophthalmologist. There are various examination methods that are suitable for making a diagnosis: The ophthalmologist can easily detect clouding of the cornea and redness of the conjunctiva. In order to also detect minor corneal damage, the doctor applies eye drops containing dye to … What to do if your eyes are dry?
Treatment of the causes Finding the causal reasons for the wetting disorder of the eyes can be very difficult and time-consuming. And even if the underlying causes have been identified, they cannot always be eliminated. On exogenous causes, such as too little fluid intake or too dry room air can have a relatively easy influence, … Treatment of the causes | What to do if your eyes are dry?
