What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease is a common immune-mediated inflammatory illness of the small intestines. It is brought on by sensitivity to dietary gluten and similar proteins in those with genetic susceptibility. The condition is often termed “gluten-sensitive enteropathy” or “celiac sprue.” An autoimmune disease arises when the body’s own immune…
What is SLE or Lupus? Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Definition
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) is a chronic autoimmune disease needing SLE flare-up prevention. This means that your immune system cannot distinguish between healthy tissue and foreign invaders and attacks healthy cells and tissues by mistake. The inflammation may affect the skin, joints, heart,…
What is Pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. It happens when digestive juices or enzymes attack the pancreas gland itself. Pancreas lies behind your stomach. It produces enzymes like amylase, lipase, protease, and trypsinogen for absorption, central to chronic pancreatitis nutrition. Through the pancreatic duct, it secretes digestive fluids into the…
What is Acne?
Acne is a disorder of the skin’s hair follicles and oil glands. It secretes oils to keep the skin moist. However, when the glands become clogged, pimples and cysts can form. Acne is different from other skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. Below, you will also learn…
A 30-year-old fast-food service male complains of back pain and has recently been experiencing nausea for the last three days. On exploring further, he has had difficulty with having bowel movement, which occurs once a week and hasn’t had a bowel movement for the previous four days, and asks about the best laxatives and stool…
Jane is a 46-year-old female who works as a fashion designer. She has been very anxious lately, with noticeable weight loss and irregular bowels. She was recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism by her primary care physician. In the meantime, she is waiting to see an endocrinologist. Is hyperthyroidism curable, and what advice do you have for…
Mike is a 28-year young student who works part-time as a microbiology researcher. He has been working overtime recently and has not slept in a few days. He has also not been able to focus on his research. Mike was depressed last year and had been taking antidepressants for a while. He is suspected of…
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis, especially osteoporosis after menopause, is a disease that causes your bones to become weak. The bones get weak when the bone mass and mineral density reduce or when the composition and strength of bone change. In osteoporosis, the spongy bone’s pores enlarge, and the outside walls of compact…
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy material found in the human body. The blood carries cholesterol around in it. Cholesterol isn’t necessarily always bad. It is required for the body to create new cells, but having too much cholesterol might be harmful. The risk to your health grows as your blood’s cholesterol level climbs. It…
Mr. Bowers is a 35-year-old man who was recently diagnosed with hepatitis C. He has a history of intravenous drug abuse and was found to be infected with the hepatitis C virus on a routine annual visit. He is entirely asymptomatic and healthy otherwise. He wants to talk to his doctor regarding hepatitis C symptoms…
