What is Drug Allergy?
Medications are one of our most powerful weapons against germs and diseases. But sometimes when people take medications, they can have an allergic reaction known as a drug allergy. As with other allergic reactions, these symptoms can occur when our body’s immune system becomes sensitized to a substance…
What is COPD? – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease that can be treated and prevented. The word “chronic” means that the disease lasts for a long time and can be lifelong, while “obstructive” means there is a blockage in the airflow to the lungs.…
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is the repeated stopping and starting of your breathing while you sleep. Sleep apnea is a common illness that makes you breathe incredibly shallowly or stop altogether. The time between breaths might range from a few seconds to many minutes. They could happen 30 or more…
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. 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, lungs, kidneys, circulating blood…
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. Through the pancreatic duct, it secretes digestive fluids into the small intestine. The pancreas also…
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.
Causes of Acne
Some common causes of acne are:
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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.
What is Constipation?
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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. What advice do you have for her?
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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 having…

