Metabolism Home Topics Details Control Remedy Topics Details Metabolism is a term that is used to describe all chemical reactions involved in maintaining the living state of the cells and the organism. Metabolism can be conveniently divided into two categories: Catabolism – the breakdown of molecules to obtain energy Anabolism – the synthesis of all […]
Meningitis Home Topics Details Control Remedy Topics Details What Is Meningitis? Meningitis is a relatively rare infection that affects the delicate membranes — called meninges (men-in’-jeez) — that cover the brain and spinal cord. Bacterial meningitis can be deadly and contagious among people in close contact. Viral meningitis tends to be less severe and most people recover completely without specific […]
Lupus Home Topics Details Control Remedy Topics Details No two cases of lupus are exactly alike. Signs and symptoms may come on suddenly or develop slowly, may be mild or severe, and may be temporary or permanent. Most people with lupus have mild disease characterized by episodes — called flares — when signs and symptoms […]
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Leptospirosis Home Topics Details Control Remedy Topics Details Leptospirosis Leptospirosis is an infection caused by corkscrew-shaped bacteria called Leptospira. Signs and symptoms can range from none to mild such as headaches, muscle pains, and fevers; to severe with bleeding from the lungs or meningitis.If the infection causes the person to turn yellow, have kidney failure and bleeding, it ithen known as Weil’s disease.If it causes lots of bleeding from the […]
Kidneys & Urinary System Home Topics Details Control Remedy Topics Details Kidneys & Urinary Tract Basics Our bodies produce several kinds of wastes, including sweat, carbon dioxide gas, feces (stool or poop), and urine (pee). These wastes leave the body in different ways. Sweat is released through pores in the skin. Water vapor and carbon […]
Keratitis Home Topics Details Control Remedy Topics Details Keratitis Definition Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea, the transparent membrane that covers the colored partof the eye (iris) and pupil of the eye. Description There are many types and causes of keratitis. Keratitis occurs in both children and adults.Organisms cannot generally invade an intact, healthy cornea. However, certain conditions canallow an infection to occur. For example, a scratch can leave the cornea open to infection. A verydry eye can also decrease the cornea’s protective mechanisms. Risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing this condition include: poor contact lens care; overuse of contact lenses illnesses or other factors that reduce the body’s ability to overcome infection cold sores, genital herpes, and other viral infections crowded, dirty living conditions; poor hygiene poor nutrition (especially a deficiency of Vitamin A, which is essential for normal vision) Some common types of keratitis are listed below, however there are many other forms Herpes simplex keratitis A major cause of adult eye disease, herpes simplex keratitis may lead to: chronic inflammation of the cornea development of tiny blood vessels in the eye scarring loss of vision glaucoma This infection generally begins with inflammation of the membrane lining the eyelid (conjunctiva)and the portion of the eyeball that comes into contact with it. It usually occurs in one eye.Subsequent infections are characterized by a pattern of lesions that resemble the veins of a leaf.These infections are called dendritic keratitis and aid in the diagnosis. Recurrences may be brought on by stress, fatigue, or ultraviolet light (UV) exposure (e.g., skiingor boating increase the exposure of the eye to sunlight; the sunlight reflects off of the surfaces).Repeated episodes of dendritic keratitis can cause sores, permanent scarring, and numbness ofthe cornea. Recurrent dendritic keratitis is often followed by disciform keratitis. This condition ischaracterized by clouding and deep, disc-shaped swelling of the cornea and by inflammation ofthe iris. It is very important not to use topical corticosteroids with herpes simplex keratitis as it canmake it much worse, possibly leading to blindness. Bacterial keratitis People who have bacterial keratitis wake up with their eyelids stuck together. There can bepain, sensitivity to light, redness, tearing, and a decrease in vision. This condition, which isusually aggressive, can be caused by wearing soft contact lenses overnight. One study foundthat overnight wear can increase risk by 10-15 times more than if wearing daily wear contactlenses. Improper lens care is also a factor. Contaminated makeup can also contain bacteria. Bacterial keratitis makes the cornea cloudy. It may also cause abscesses to develop in thestroma, which is located beneath the outer layer of the cornea. Fungal keratitis Usually a consequence of injuring the cornea in a farm-like setting or in a place where plantmaterial is present, fungal keratitis often develops slowly. This condition: usually affects people with weakened immune systems often results in infection within the eyeball may cause stromal abscesses Peripheral ulcerative keratitis Peripheral ulcerative keratitis is also called marginal keratolysis or peripheral rheumatoidulceration. This condition is often associated with active or chronic: rheumatoid arthritis relapsing polychondritis (connective-tissue inflammation) Wegener’s granulomatosis, a rare condition characterized by kidney disease anddevelopment of nodules in the respiratory tract Superficial punctate […]
Immunization Home Topics Details Control Remedy Topics Details Immunization is the process whereby a person is made immune or resistant to an infectious disease, typically by the administration of a vaccine. Vaccines stimulate the body’s own immune system to protect the person against subsequent infection or Immunization is the process whereby a person is made immune or […]
Immunity Home Topics Details Control Remedy Topics Details Immunity is the ability to resist infection by an invading pathogen. The body quickly launches an immune response and prevents the symptoms of disease occurring. This can happen in two ways – naturally or artificially. types of immunity The immune system and vaccination Overview of the immune system […]
Hypertension Home Topics Details Control Remedy Topics Details High blood pressure (hypertension) is a serious condition that affects one in three adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s called the “silent killer” because people often have no symptoms, yet it can lead to some serious and sometimes even […]