GLOMERULONEPHRITIS Glomerulonephritis refers to a range of inflammatory condition of the glomeruli, which are the tiny units within the kidney that filters blood. Each kidney is made up of approximately 1 million glomeruli. Glomeruli remove extra fluid, electrolytes, and waste from the bloodstream. If the glomeruli are damaged, it can disrupt the proper functioning of …
ENDOMETRIOSIS Endometriosis is a condition in which the endometrial tissue that normally covers the inside of the uterus grows in a location outside of the uterus. Endometrial tissue consists of blood cells, connective tissue and gland and normally forms in the uterus, to prepare the womb for ovulation. As the tissue continues to respond to …
GIGANTISM Gigantism is a rare condition characterized by exaggerated bone growth and an abnormal increase in height significantly above average. This condition occurs in childhood before the fusion of the bones growth plate which is usually seen at some point after puberty. The growth plate is the area of active, soft growing tissues near the …
Do you feel that your feet do not have a normal arch especially when you are standing? Or is it painful when you do any physical activity due to abnormal arch of your feet? In case you are wondering, this condition in medical terminology is termed as fallen arches or pes planus. In other words, …
ENCEPHALOPATHY Encephalopathy is a term describing any disease of the brain that affects the structure and function of the brain. There are many types of encephalopathy with distinct causes. In some cases, encephalopathy can be a complication of another condition. Some types are temporary and some are permanent. Some types are congenital (present from birth) …
DRUG-INDUCED LIVER DISEASEs Drug-induced liver diseases are diseases of the liver that can develop following the use of certain drugs – physician-prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, herbs, and illicit drugs, as well as environmental toxins. The liver is the largest solid organ in the body and has many essential body functions including: The production of …
Uveitis Uveitis refers generally to a range of conditions that cause inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, the uvea, and surrounding tissues. It can be painful, the eye or eyes may be red, and vision may be cloudy. An injury to the eye, a viral or bacterial infection, and some underlying diseases may …
Vitiligo Vitiligo is a skin disorder in which smooth white areas (called macules or patches) appear on a person’s skin. It generally starts on the hands, forearms, feet, and face. Globally, about 1% or so of the population has vitiligo. Most people who have vitiligo will develop the condition prior to age 40; about half …
Valley fever Valley fever, also called coccidioidomycosis, is an infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides. The fungus is known to live in the soil in the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico and Central and South America. The fungus was also recently found in south-central Washington. People can get Valley fever by breathing in …
Whiplash Injury Whiplash is a neck injury due to forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, like the cracking of a whip. The term “whiplash injury” describes damage to both the bone structures and soft tissues, while “whiplash associated disorders” describes a more severe and chronic condition. Whiplash is commonly caused by rear-end car accidents. …
