Definition Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 is an auto-immune condition in which the body destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. This happens because the cells that make the insulin (beta cells) have been destroyed by the body’s own immune system. Insulin is the hormone that helps move sugar, …
Read More »Nail Fungus – Causes, Risk factors, and Prevention.
Definition Nail fungus is a common condition that begins as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the fungal infection goes deeper, nail fungus may cause your nail to discolor, thicken and crumble at the edge. It can affect several nails. Nail fungus …
Read More »Obesity – Epidemiology, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Definition Obesity is a complex disorder involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity isn’t just a cosmetic concern. It increases your risk of diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Being extremely obese means you are especially likely to have health problems related …
Read More »Ovarian Cancer – Causes, Complications, and Treatment.
Definition The term “ovarian cancer” includes several different types of cancer that all arise from cells of the ovary. Most commonly, tumors arise from the epithelium, or lining cells, of the ovary. These include epithelial ovarian (from the cells on the surface of the ovary), fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal …
Read More »Depression – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments.
Introduction Depression also called “clinical depression” or a “depressive disorder” is a mood disorder that causes distressing symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating or working. Everyone feels sad or low sometimes, but these feelings usually pass with a little time. …
Read More »Colon Cancer – Risk factors, Complications, and Diagnosis.
Introduction Colon cancer is also called as colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is caused by the abnormal growth of epithelial cells which form the lining of the colon or rectum. These small growths (known as polyps) are often benign, although some have the potential to develop and become cancerous. It is …
Read More »Cold Sore – Symptoms, Risk factors and Treatment.
Introduction Cold sore usually show up on the lips or mouth as a cluster of blisters with a red base. They are also called “fever blisters.” They may be painful and feel itchy, dry, and crusty. If the blisters come back another time, they may cause a tingling feeling before …
Read More »Chronic Kidney Disease – Complications, Diagnosis, and Prevention.
Definition Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as the presence of kidney damage, manifested by abnormal albumin excretion or decreased kidney function, quantified by measured or estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) that persists for more than 3 months. CKD is typically a progressive disease. It is defined as Reduction of …
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