Crohn’s Disease The disease I chose is a long term inflaming infection or the digestion systems‚ particularly the colon and ileum connected with ulcers and fistulae. Crohn’s disease usually affects the end of the little gut known as the ileum and the start of the colon‚ yet I might affect any part of the GI tract‚ from the mouth to the butt. Ulcerative colitis i.e. Constrained to the colon additionally called the digestive system. The cause of Crohn’s disease is not known. However it is likely because
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Raynaud’s Disease Few people are aware of Raynaud’s disease even though it is a fairly common condition. Raynaulds Disease is also referred to as Raynauld’s phenonmenon. Raynaud’s is a condition in which cold temperatures or stress cause blood vessel spasms that block blood flow to fingers‚ toes‚ nose‚ and ears. This causes these body parts to suddenly turn ice cold and to become a purple or blue color. Later when the blood flow becomes normal the area turns a reddish color and later returns
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I. Graves’ disease is an immune system disorder that causes an overproduction of thyroid hormones called hyperthyroidism. Although there are many diseases that cause hyperthyroidism‚ Graves’ disease is the number one cause. It is named after Robert Graves‚ an Irish physician‚ described this form of hyperthyroidism about 150 years ago. Graves’ disease is caused by a process in the body’s immune system‚ that normally protects the body from bacteria and viruses. The immune system destroys the bacteria
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Kawasaki disease is a rare disease of childhood. It is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. Kawasaki disease causes swelling and inflammation of the walls of the blood vessels. It also affects the mucous membranes‚ lymph nodes‚ and the heart. The heart problems are the most worrisome part of the disease. The inflammation of blood vessels in the arteries of the heart (coronary arteries) can lead to aneurysms. An aneurysm is a weak area in the blood vessel that balloons out. Such
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Symptoms confirming that you suffer from Occlusal Disease Summary: Improper alignment of teeth means the prevalence of occlusal disease. Not many of us realise it. Here are the main OD symptoms that you might be looking out for. The way our teeth meet when our jaws bite together is known as Dental Occlusion. The destructive outcome that is produced from a bite when the teeth are not aligned can be referred to as Occlusal Disease. The muscles and jaw joints can withstand the teeth force when they
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Treating Your Gum Disease Gum disease symptoms include swollen gums and bleeding when you eat or brush your teeth. However‚ it’s possible to have early gum disease and not notice symptoms at all. That’s one reason regular dental exams are important. When your dentist examines your mouth and finds evidence of gum disease‚ he or she will probably advise you to take prompt action so the condition doesn’t advance. Here is an overview of how gum disease is treated. Teeth Cleaning And Lifestyle Changes
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Feature Article Alexander Disease (ALX) A.K.A Alexander Syndrome Dysmyelogenic Leukodystrophy Hyaline Panneuropathy Leukodystrophy with Rosenthal Fibers Megalencephaly with Hyaline Inclusion Megalencephaly with Hyaline Panneuropathy Alexander Disease is one of a group of neurological conditions called Leukodystrophies. These are disorders that cause abnormalities and the destruction of myelin‚ the “white matter” that protects nerve fibers in the brain. Myelin
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CHAGAS DISEASE Trai Boslet‚ Richard Tuff Bio 181L What is the disease? Chagas disease is an inflammatory and infectious disease that is caused by a parasite called trypanosoma cruzi. Trypanosoma cruzi is transmitted by an insect factor only in the Americas. Most cases of this disease are found in Latin America. Also called American trypanosmiasis‚ the chagas disease can effect anyone‚ but is more common to effect children. If the chagas disease is left untreated the infection will
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For my one day project I had severs disease it is also known as calcaneal apophysitis. Severs disease is when you have inflammation of the growth plate. Severs commonly occurs in people ranging in ages eight to fourteen. The reason that or commonly occurs in ages eight to fourteen is that the calcaneus is still developing. One of the main reasons that people get severs is because of too much repetitive stress on the growth plate. Severs does not half to be on both feet it can only be on one foot
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Expository Essay What would you do if you committed a murder‚ and the next day you were forced to move to an island with no one but you? You could only bring three things with you. What would you bring? I knew killing someone would be the completely wrong thing to do ‚ but I had to. Telling my father was the worst part. He is making me move to a deserted island were I’m going to live. I only get to bring three things. If I bring animals‚ power‚ and some protection‚ that shows that I can stay
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