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 …
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 …
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 …
WHAT IS SPLEEN? The largest part of the lymphatic system The lymphatic system is a channel of lymph vessels and lymph nodes that moves scavenging fluids, fats, proteins that have escaped from cells and tissues back into the bloodstream with the removal of microorganism and cellular debris. The shape and size of spleen vary among …
ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA (ALL) Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow, the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made. This type of leukemia starts from the white blood cells in the bone marrow. White blood cells help fight infection and protect the body against disease. Acute …
1. Lack of physical activity A lack of exercise is a major factor in gaining weight overnight. During the night, your body makes use of the energy stores to repair damaged cells, build up new muscles, and replenish the body after physical activity. But if you haven’t been doing any physical activity, …
UTERINE PROLAPSE Uterine prolapse occurs when the uterus slips or sags from its normal position and protrude out of the vagina. This happens when the pelvic muscles and ligament stretches and weaken such that they are no longer able to provide adequate support for the uterus. It can occur in women of any age but …
DEFINITION PMDD is a condition during which a woman suffers emotional and physical symptoms weeks before her monthly period. The premenstrual dysphoric disorder affects a minute number of women about 3-8% during their years of menstruation. This symptom is characterized by depression, tension, anxiety, and irritability. These symptoms often affect their daily lives, including work, …
