DIABETES The major sources of the glucose that circulates in the blood are through the absorption of ingested food in the gastrointestinal tract and formation of glucose by the liver from food substances. Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases that occurs with increased levels of glucose in the blood. Diabetes mellitus most often …
CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE COLITIS (C. DIFFICILE COLITIS) Clostridium difficile colitis is an inflammation of the colon that is caused by an infection with the clostridium difficile, a bacteria found throughout the environment- in the soil, air, water, food products such as processed meat, and even human and animal feces. The bacteria release multiple toxins that attack …
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VITAMIN A DEFICIENCY Vitamin A is stored in fat tissues and the liver. It is a fat-soluble vitamin. From fish, meat, fruits to vegetables Vitamin A is found in a good amount. However, if a human body runs short on this vitamin it causes vitamin A deficiency with troubling symptoms. CAUSES One main cause of …
CHAPARE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER (CHHF) Chapare hemorrhagic fever is an acute viral disease caused by the Chapare virus. The only known outbreak of the condition occurred in January 2003, in the village of Samuzabeti, Chapare Province, Bolivia. The only described patient of Chapare hemorrhagic fever died 14 days after onset of symptoms. CAUSES CHHF is caused …
ACHONDROPLASIA Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder affecting bone growth that results in disproportionate dwarfism. Achondroplasia is the most common form of disproportionate dwarfism, in which the child’s arm and legs are short in proportion to body length. In achondroplasia, the bone tissue does not develop properly, especially the long bones of the arms and legs. …
ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a localized widening in the part of the aorta that runs through the abdomen (abdominal aorta) In abdominal aortic aneurysm, the abdominal aorta widens such that its diameter is 50% larger than the normal diameter. The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the human body. It …
SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS (SLE). Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disorder that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy tissues and organs. The immune system is a complex system in the body designed to fight off infectious agents, such as bacteria and other foreign microbes. To fight off infection, the body …
PANCREATITIS Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a large gland that sits tucked behind the stomach and next to the small intestine. it produces enzymes and hormones. There exist two main types of pancreatitis, acute (short-term) and chronic ( long-term) Acute pancreatitis forms suddenly and resolves with appropriate medical care. Acute …
KIDNEY STONE Kidney stones are the result of a buildup of dissolved minerals on the inner lining of the kidneys. They usually consist of calcium oxalate but may be composed of several other compounds. Kidney stones can grow to the size of a golf ball while maintaining a sharp, crystalline structure. Stones are typically classified …
HEAT STROKE Heat stroke is an illness marked by an elevation in the body’s temperature, usually as a result of prolonged exposure to high temperature. Heat stroke results in a body temperature greater than 40 C (104 F) or higher. The condition is most common in the summer months and it is the most serious …
