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…