Abstract Ulcerative Colitis is an autoimmune disorder. These are the conditions in which the immune system attacks its own body. Immune system normally guards the body against various germs and infections. When the immune system senses the foreign particles then it sends its own army to fight against these foreign things. But autoimmune disorders arise when the immune system mistakenly…
ABSTRACT Punctate inner choroidopathy is characterized by the inflammation of the vascular layer of the eye, i.e. choroid. It primarily affects young women with nearsightedness (Myopia). Depending upon the various factors in each individual, the signs and symptoms of the disease and its severity may differ. A person with Punctate inner choroidopathy may often develop blurred vision, blind spots, sudden…
Deficiency of Vitamin B12 can lead to various dangerous diseases even heart attacks, which can prove to be fatal! It is a very important vitamin for the human body but we mostly knowingly or unknowingly ignore this. HOW THE DEFICIENCY OF VITAMIN B12 CAN BE DANGEROUS? Deficiency of vitamin B12 can lead to Impaired Cell division. Too much Homocysteine, a…
Overview In glanzmann thrombasthenia (glanzmann disease), there is a failure of primary platelet aggregation with ADP or collagen due to inherited deficiency of, two of platelet membrane glycoprotein’s. In this disease there is no fibrinogen bridging occurs between platelets, as a result, bleeding time is significantly prolonged. In other words this disorder is condition in which blood doesn’t clot properly….
Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a perplexing large vessel vasculitis that had been recognised for more than 200 years but continues to be a big therapeutic challenge for the physicians. It is a rare type of vasculitis, that causes vessel inflammation. In refractory Takayasu arteritis, the inflammation damages the large artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of…
Introduction It is an inherited disease which is autosomal recessive. It damages the nervous system which is progressive. Initially it disturbs the gait coordination. It then leads to scoliosis,various heart disease and diabetes. It really does not affect the person’s cognitive function. The disease occurs slowly and becomes progressive. It sometimes leads to immobility. This happens due to genetic mutation…
Goodpasture Syndrome is a rare disorder but considered as a serious disorder that affects lungs as well as kidneys. It occurs when immune system of the person mistakenly produces antibodies against collagen (protein that helps to form the connective tissue) in the kidneys and lungs. It mostly affects young men. It can affect the people in the age group of…
Introduction Terminal Ileitis is considered as a chronic inflammatory disease that affects very end of the small intestine (terminal ileum), the part of the small intestine closest to the colon, making it narrow. This disease starts with the formation of ulcers in the small and large intestines. Terminal ileitis is generally caused by interactions between environmental, immunological and bacterial factors…
What is Uric Acid? It is a heterocyclic compound of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen. It is a normal component of urine. But its high concentration can lead to gout, kidney stones and many other medical condition like diabetes. Normal Uric Acid Levels of Males and Females are Men- 3.4-7.0 mg/dl Women- 2.4-6.0 mg/dl But these values may also vary…
Abstract Fatty liver that is generally known as Fatty Liver Disease is a condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of fat cells. Fat tissue starts accumulating in excess amount in the liver when a person’s diet exceeds the amount his or her body can handle. Though the accumulation of fat is completely harmless but the excess accumulation makes…