Kenneth Kee

Dermatomyositis, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Dermatomyositis is a medical muscle disorder characterized by inflammation and a skin rash.
It is a form of inflammatory myopathy (muscle disease).
Dermatomyositis is connective tissue disease characterized by inflammation of muscles.
Although dermatomyositis involves the skin and muscles, it may also involve other parts of the body such as joints, esophagus, lungs and heart.
It is possible to divide the dermatomyositis into three basic subgroups according to cause:
1. Idiopathic dermatomyositis in adults.
2. Childhood dermatomyositis or myositis with necrotizing vasculitis.
3. Dermatomyositis linked with malignancy.
It may be due to a viral infection involving the muscles or a disorder with the body's immune system.
It can also sometimes occur in patients who have cancer of the lung, abdomen, or other body organ.
Any person can develop dermatomyositis but it frequently happens in adults aged 40-60.
Dermatomyositis affects children aged 5-15 and as well as adults.
There is:
1. Sudden muscle weakness, stiffness, or soreness
2. Purple-red skin rash
3. Purple or violet colored upper eyelids
Autoantibodies are present:
a. Antinuclear antibody (ANA) finding is positive in patients with dermatomyositis.
b. Anti-Mi-2 antibodies are particular to dermatomyositis
Muscle biopsy can be diagnostic.
Early starting of medical treatment is important.
The disease is treated with anti-inflammatory medicines called corticosteroids and drugs that suppress the immune system.
Intravenous immunoglobulin is proper treatment in patients with resistant dermatomyositis or aggressive disease
Other treatments are antimalarial agents and immunomodulatory therapies
1 in 5 people may recover and the symptoms disappear completely.
Doctors have reported several such cases, especially in children.
Most cases are able to survive but may develop residual disability and muscle weakness.

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Dermatomyositis
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Treatment
Chapter 6 Prognosis
Chapter 7 Polymyositis
Chapter 8 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Epilogue

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Oktober 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781370834860
• Artikelnr.: 48322518

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
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