HYPERMAGNESEMIA Hypermagnesemia is a rare electrolyte disorder in which there is a high level of magnesium in the bloodstream. The body uses magnesium as an electrolyte, meaning it generates and carries electric charges around the body when dissolved in the blood Magnesium is stored inside cells or bones and helps to maintain normal nerve and …
Fanconi Anaemia Overview Fanconi anaemia, or FA, is a rare, inherited blood disorder that leads to bone marrow failure. FA is a type of aplastic anaemia that prevents your bone marrow from making enough new blood cells for your body to work normally. FA can also cause your bone marrow to make many abnormal blood …
The CARDIAC CYCLE The cardiac cycle describes the series of event that occurs during a complete heartbeat- the contraction and the relaxation of both the atria and the ventricle. The atria serve to receive the blood that enters the heart and passes it to the ventricle. One cardiac cycle is completed when the heart fills …
Sciatica Sciatica is the name given to pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. Anything that irritates this nerve can cause pain, ranging from mild to severe. Sciatica is usually caused by a compressed nerve in the lower spine. Causes Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched, usually by a herniated disk in …
FATTY LIVER Fatty liver, or hepatic steatosis, is a term that describes the buildup of fat in the liver. It’s normal to have some fat in your liver, but too much can become a health problem. Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove …
PEYRONIE’S DISEASE Peyronie’s disease is a condition marked by the growth of scar tissue, called plaque in the soft tissue of the penis. The human penis is an external male organ that additionally serves as the urinal duct. The main parts are the roots, the body and the epithelium of the penis including the shaft …
Aspergillosis Exposure to Aspergillus fumigatus mold can cause an infection called aspergillosis in some people. Mold is often found outdoors on plants, soil, or rotting vegetable matter. It also grows indoors on household dust, food items such as ground spices, and building materials. Aspergillosis is caused in certain people when they inhale its spores. Types …
JUVENILE DIABETES Juvenile diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps transport glucose (sugar) into the cells for energy production. Without the insulin, excess glucose (sugar) stays in the blood. With time, the high blood glucose (sugar) level in the blood can lead …
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 …
EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE (EBOLA) Ebola virus disease is a severe, and usually fatal illness in humans and other primates caused by the Ebola virus. The condition which was formerly referred to as Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever has a high risk of death killing between 25% and 90% of people who are affected. In 1976, the disease …
