Abstract Iron overload is commonly called as hemochromatosis. This is a condition in which the body stores too much iron and is often genetic. Excessive iron absorbed from your food is stored in your organs especially in your liver heart and pancreas. This pile up of iron is dangerous for the body and starts causing multiple organ degradation. In this…
Abstract Liver is the organ which helps in the various functions of the body. This is a large organ that is located on the right side of the body. This organ weighs around 1.5 kg and is reddish-brown in color. Normally, the liver is not palpable as it is protected by the rib cage. The functions of this organ include…
Liver -the largest gland, rightly called the ‘chemical factory of the body’ due to the multitude of chemical activities our liver performs, ranging over 500 different activities! Liver plays a key role in processing the food we eat and is the natural detoxifier of our body! Let’s take a look at one of the primary diseases that occurs when we…
Abstract Have you ever stopped to consider how dependent we all are on the entire skeletal system to accomplish your effort into movements? The word “itis” always stands for inflammation. Transverse myelitis is a condition associated with inflammation on either side of the spinal cord. This neurological condition often scars the myelin sheath, the insulating material of neurons that facilitate…
Abstract Anasarca is a swelling of the whole body. The body is a single structure but made up of billions of small structures. These small structures are of four kinds i.e. cells, tissues, organs and systems. An organ is an organization of various different kinds. The health of our body is the biggest wealth for anybody. But due to some…
Abstract As we all know that nowadays the cases of liver disease are increasing every day because of sedentary habits. One of the most common diseases is hepatic inflammation referred to as liver inflammation. It is a type of viral infection that is sometimes caused by an autoimmune disorder where the immune system of the body starts to attack the…
Abstract Liver is the second largest organ of the body which sits under the rib cage on the right side of the abdomen. The main function of the liver is Digestion of food and freeing your body from toxic substances. If you have a small amount of fat in your liver it is normal but to have a large amount…
Desmoid tumours are the rare non cancerous tumors that develop in the connective tissue (tissues that support, protect and give structure to other tissues and organs in the body). These tumors may grow due to the genetic mutations in fibroblast which make up the connective tissue. It is also known as aggressive fibromatosis since it possesses similarities with a malignant…
Abstract The main focus of this article is on live spots that are also called solar lentigines. This article includes various information such as symptoms, causes, risk factors, herbal remedies, home remedies, and lifestyle changes. With the increase in age, the effect of the liver spots also increases. Age spots cause no harm. It is painless, it requires no treatment…
Abstract Gilbert’s syndrome is a genetically inherited disease of the liver in which the liver is not able to process the bilirubin completely. Most of the cases are presented with minor complaints only and do not require treatment. But where the symptoms become worse and create a problem, medical intervention is required. Here in this article, we will be learning…