DEFINITION Anorexia nervosa similarly called anorexia can be defined as an eating disorder that is psychologically inclined and considered as life threatening. It is characterized by an extremely low body weight and a strong fear of gaining weight. In this cycle of self-starvation, the essential nutrient (sodium, potassium and calcium) needed to make the body …
HICCUPS Hiccups are sudden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm that may repeat several times per minute. The diaphragm is the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen and plays an important role in breathing Each contraction is followed by a contraction of the vocal cords, resulting in a sudden rush of air into the …
DEVIATED SEPTUM A deviated septum is the displacement or deviation of the thin wall (the nasal septum) that separate the right and left nasal passages. The nasal septum is made up of cartilage and bone. When the bone and cartilage displaces from the center, a deviated septum is formed. The ideal nasal septum is exactly …
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD) Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a digestive disorder where liquefied stomach content persistently and frequently flows back up (refluxes) into the esophagus. The refluxed liquid contains acid and pepsin that are produced by the stomach. The acid can inflame and damage the lining of the esophagus. Many people experience gastroesophageal reflux (GER) …
TRICHURIASIS Trichuriasis, also known as whipworm infection is a parasitic infection of the human large intestine caused by trichuris trichiura. The human large intestine is made up of the rectum, the colon, and the cecum. People affected by whipworm can suffer mild or severe infections. Children are more vulnerable because of their exposure risk. They …
POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS) The polycystic ovarian syndrome is a hormonal condition that affects women of childbearing age. This condition affects the ovaries, the reproductive organ that secretes estrogen and progesterone. Eggs are released by the ovaries to be fertilized by a man’s sperm. The release of an egg every month is referred to as …
COLORECTAL POLYPS A colorectal polyp is a growth (small clump of cells) occurring on the lining of the colon, which is a part of the digestive tract. Polyps are common and most colorectal polyps are not harmful Colorectal polyps increase in prevalence as people age. By age 60, about 30% of people will have at …
CRYPTOCOCCUS GATTI INFECTION Crypto Gatti infection is a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus Gatti. Cryptococcus Gatti is a fungus that lives in the environment and is mostly found in the tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world particularly Australia and Papua New Guinea, but which can also be found in some temperate region of the …
BINSWANGER DISEASE Binswanger disease is a progressive form of dementia caused by widespread, microscopic areas of damage to the blood vessels that supply the white matter and affects the deep structure of the brain. The white matter is found in the deeper tissue of the brain. It contains millions of nerve fibers that connect other …
Blood Thinners Blood thinners are medicine used to prevent blood clots. Blood clots can block the flow of blood in vessels, causing damage that can lead to aneurysms, strokes heart attacks, and other cardiac problems. Blood thinners can be ingested or taken intravenously, with the intensity of their effect depending on the dose and …
