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| name = Bahima disease | |||
| image = [[File:Lacal_Bowls.JPG|250px]] | |||
| caption = Traditional bowls used by the Bahima people | |||
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| specialty = [[Infectious disease]] | |||
| symptoms = Fever, joint pain, fatigue | |||
| complications = Chronic arthritis | |||
| onset = | |||
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| types = | |||
| causes = [[Bacterial infection]] | |||
| risks = | |||
| diagnosis = [[Blood test]], [[culture (biology)|culture]] | |||
| differential = [[Rheumatoid arthritis]], [[Lupus]] | |||
| prevention = | |||
| treatment = [[Antibiotics]], [[pain management]] | |||
| medication = [[Doxycycline]], [[Ibuprofen]] | |||
| prognosis = Generally good with treatment | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
| deaths = | |||
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Bahima disease is caused by [[iron deficiency]] in babies which are fed exclusively on [[cow's milk]]. | |||
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==People affected== | ==People affected== | ||
* Bahima disease affects children from the Hamitic Bahima people, is characterized by a tall, tower-shaped skull, often with bosses, which is recognized and treated with branding in early life. | * Bahima disease affects children from the Hamitic Bahima people, is characterized by a tall, tower-shaped skull, often with bosses, which is recognized and treated with branding in early life. | ||
[[File:Artis Ankole-Watusi Cattle (3562839197).jpg|thumb]] | [[File:Artis Ankole-Watusi Cattle (3562839197).jpg|thumb]] | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
* Radiologic imaging shows diploic widening and "hair-on-end" spiculation. | * Radiologic imaging shows diploic widening and "hair-on-end" spiculation. | ||
==Conditions to exclude== | ==Conditions to exclude== | ||
* There is no evidence of [[thalassemia]], [[sickle cell anemia]], or other [[hemolytic anemia]]. | * There is no evidence of [[thalassemia]], [[sickle cell anemia]], or other [[hemolytic anemia]]. | ||
==Anemia== | ==Anemia== | ||
* All three cases reviewed in the literature had some degree of anemia, likely caused by [[iron deficiency]]. | * All three cases reviewed in the literature had some degree of anemia, likely caused by [[iron deficiency]]. | ||
* [[File:ONTARIO-00393 - Ankole-Watusi (14656696757).jpg|thumb|thumb]] | * [[File:ONTARIO-00393 - Ankole-Watusi (14656696757).jpg|thumb|thumb]] | ||
==Cause== | ==Cause== | ||
* It is suggested that the practice of feeding children mostly cow's milk could lead to chronic iron deficiency and the development of Bahima disease. | * It is suggested that the practice of feeding children mostly cow's milk could lead to chronic iron deficiency and the development of Bahima disease. | ||
==Clinical features== | ==Clinical features== | ||
* It is characterized by a tower-shaped skull, [[dilatation]] of the [[diploe]], and no signs of [[thalassaemia]], [[sickle cell]] or other haemolytic anaemia. | * It is characterized by a tower-shaped skull, [[dilatation]] of the [[diploe]], and no signs of [[thalassaemia]], [[sickle cell]] or other haemolytic anaemia. | ||
==Geographic distribution== | ==Geographic distribution== | ||
* It occurs most frequently in the Bahima people in Ankole, Uganda, from which it derives its name. | * It occurs most frequently in the Bahima people in Ankole, Uganda, from which it derives its name. | ||
==Bahima tribe== | ==Bahima tribe== | ||
* The Bahima are a tribe that relies heavily on herding of long-horned cattle for survival. | * The Bahima are a tribe that relies heavily on herding of long-horned cattle for survival. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://www.jstor.org/pss/2843249 J-Stor] | * [https://www.jstor.org/pss/2843249 J-Stor] | ||
{{Medicine}} | {{Medicine}} | ||
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| Bahima disease | |
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| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | |
| Specialty | Infectious disease |
| Symptoms | Fever, joint pain, fatigue |
| Complications | Chronic arthritis |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | |
| Causes | Bacterial infection |
| Risks | |
| Diagnosis | Blood test, culture |
| Differential diagnosis | Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus |
| Prevention | |
| Treatment | Antibiotics, pain management |
| Medication | Doxycycline, Ibuprofen |
| Prognosis | Generally good with treatment |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | |
Bahima disease is caused by iron deficiency in babies which are fed exclusively on cow's milk.
People affected[edit]
- Bahima disease affects children from the Hamitic Bahima people, is characterized by a tall, tower-shaped skull, often with bosses, which is recognized and treated with branding in early life.
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Diagnosis[edit]
- Radiologic imaging shows diploic widening and "hair-on-end" spiculation.
Conditions to exclude[edit]
- There is no evidence of thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, or other hemolytic anemia.
Anemia[edit]
- All three cases reviewed in the literature had some degree of anemia, likely caused by iron deficiency.
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Cause[edit]
- It is suggested that the practice of feeding children mostly cow's milk could lead to chronic iron deficiency and the development of Bahima disease.
Clinical features[edit]
- It is characterized by a tower-shaped skull, dilatation of the diploe, and no signs of thalassaemia, sickle cell or other haemolytic anaemia.
Geographic distribution[edit]
- It occurs most frequently in the Bahima people in Ankole, Uganda, from which it derives its name.
Bahima tribe[edit]
- The Bahima are a tribe that relies heavily on herding of long-horned cattle for survival.
External links[edit]
