Entry # 13 Apr 10 2014

Bullous pemphigoid: how it affects the body

Oscar Qi
Apr 10 2014
CBC news: http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/bullous-pemphigoid-how-it-affects-the-body-1.2605978

Jim Flaherty was Canada’s finance minister. He died of a heart attack at the age of 64, which is this year. He was also suffering from a skin disease called bullous pemphigoid.  He revealed in 2013 January that he has this disease. This disease affected him for many years. It might have a connection with his massive heart attack. This disease is formed when the antibodies attack on the skin even though there is no infection. The skin will usually turn red first and itchy. It then may cause muscle weakness, bone damage and irregular heartbeat etc. This disease is very painful. The patient usually will suffer from a burning feeling. However, this disease is very rare.

 

I think it’s unfortunate for this great man’s death. I also thinks that his death have something to do with this disease. But it’s not the main cause for sure. I think we should always protect our body from every detail, and learn lessons from the mistake that the other people have already made. The heart disease is known as the first killer in the whole North America. I believe in the whole world it’s a very deadly killer as well. My grandfather and maternal grandfather were all died from this disease. I hope people will stop suffering from this disease, and the medical system could develop quickly.