LIVER TUMOR A liver tumor is the abnormal growth of cells on or in the liver. The liver is the largest internal organ of our body. It aids in metabolism, digestion, immunity, and storage of essential nutrients within the body. The liver is an essential part of the body, without the functions, the tissues in …
HEMORRHAGE (BLEEDING) Hemorrhage also knew as bleeding is the loss of blood from the circulatory system or the escape of blood from the blood vessels into the surrounding tissue. Bleeding can be internally and externally or visible. In internal bleeding, blood leaks from blood vessels inside the body such as the liver or spleen, while …
DIABETES INSIPIDUS Diabetes insipidus is a rare disorder that causes an imbalance of water in the body, resulting in intense thirst and excretion of a large amount of dilute urine. Diabetes insipidus doesn’t result in kidney failure or lead to dialysis as the kidney still retains its job of filtering blood. However, it can result …
Urine Our body has the potential to tell us about what is going on with it. It often gives us some signs or symptoms whenever there is something troublesome happening in there. The human body has different mechanisms to keep us informed about our health. Among them, our pee color and odor are the significant …
ULCER Ulcers are painful sore that is present in the protective lining of the digestive tract in humans. The digestive tract is made up of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, duodenum and the intestine. Ulcers are relatively easy to treat but can cause problems if left untreated. Peptic ulcers are the most common ulcer types. Peptic …
Gout Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. It’s characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in the joints, often the joint at the base of the big toe. Causes Gout is caused initially by an excess of uric acid in the blood, or hyperuricemia. …
CIGUATERA FISH POISONING Ciguatera fish poisoning is a foodborne illness affecting humans worldwide. It is the most frequent seafood poisoning reported in the world, especially in travelers. It occurs commonly in tropical and subtropical areas, particularly in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea. According to the CDC, around 50,000 cases occur per …
CARCINOID TUMORs Carcinoid tumors are rare, slow-growing cancers that may develop in different areas of the body. Carcinoid tumors are a type of neuroendocrine tumors that usually begins in the digestive tracts (stomach, small intestine, rectum, colon, and appendix) and the lungs. They can be seen in other organs, including the liver, pancreas, ovaries, and …
AVOIDANT PERSONALITY DISORDER An avoidant personality disorder is a mental disorder in which a person suffers from a lifelong pattern of extreme shyness, social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy and sensitivity to rejection. People with this disorder will seek to decline job offers, avoid work, school and any other activities that involve socializing or interacting with …
HIV Hepatitis Co-Infection HIV and hepatitis are different kinds are viruses that are transmitted between people. Although the illnesses they cause are not similar, both viruses can make their way inside your body and infect you at the same time. This is known as an HIV hepatitis co-infection. The chances of co-infection are increased due …
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