Poem- The callous soul

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Poem - THE CALLOUS SOUL The callous soul - RGK She wore down till her last shade ,             when you complained of the stain . Through the shattered mirror,          she gazing over her wilted weather's pain . Streams from her eyes trace down her parched lips ;   they fumed as if she tasted the ocean in her dips. Time swept her sore sole     as her heart blistered upon their desertion . And you complained of her, for the callous! The callous soul, for once,            envied death over existence. -RGK KAVINAYAA (aka) KAVITHRA Briefing the poem : She stood along their hardships when they mocked over her pain. She almost lost her identity with the reality and viewed the world inside her lifeless just like the winter weather. The faded features of hers are overwhelmed by the sensation of the salt in her tears pressing her cracked lips and understanding the fact that time doesn...
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What is Pemphigus vulgaris and uncommon symptoms

 Define: A rare autoimmune disease that is characterised by painful blisters and erosions on the skin, long term condition that causes the immune system to fight against the body’s own cells in the same way that it fights off invading germs.

 

Uncommon symptoms:

PV is more than just painful blisters and erosions; it is more than their assault on healthy cells and their capacity to absorb protein that is found between the patient's skin cells. 
  • Undergoing a significant life-changing event impacts not only the physical aspect but also the mental, emotional, and social aspects.
  • Despite consuming a high amount of protein in the diet, there is still a deficiency in protein levels, necessitating the administration of albumin and plasma protein transfusions.
  • Skin erosion can occur with minimal friction, making it uncomfortable to wear regular clothing as they adhere to the skin, causing a sensation akin to being pricked by hundreds of needles simultaneously.
  • Removing clothing stuck in the wound exacerbates the discomfort and widens the erosion with each instance.
  • Hair loss can lead to bald patches on the head, with yellow fluid oozing from wounds and causing hair to clump together.
  • Brittle and discolored nails may be a sign of an underlying issue.
  • Muscle weakness can also be a symptom that should not be ignored.
  • Swelling in the feet and fingers  
  • Common occurrence of crusting in the eyes and face  
  • Hearing issues, ear blisters, and persistent wounds  
  • Unpleasant body odor due to crusting wounds  
  • High risk of secondary infections leading to bad odor  
  • Immediate medical assistance required for worsening odor and fruity-smelling blister fluids filled with blood.

*images from personal records 
Pemphigus vulgaris; an unsettling war

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