clock without rest to keep all the invaders away like bacteria and viruses. Scientifically at the molecular level‚ there are proteins called Cytokines that are produced by the cells of the immune system in response to any invasion‚ to cause a major inflammation and recruit all the components and cells. However‚ this system can be disrupted by internal factors such as genome mutations or external factors‚ for example‚
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When the person affected with this disease is exposed or ingests the gluten protein‚ their immune system has an inflammatory reaction in the small bowel. The inflammatory reaction can be an acute or chronic response within the bowel tissue. The inflammation in the small bowel blocks the person’s ability to absorb vital nutrients from their food (www.webmd.com). Signs and symptoms of Celiac disease can range from mild to severe. Diarrhea is the most common symptom of this disease. Abdominal pain
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The discussion regarding the pathophysiology of sepsis should include the pathophysiology of disease conduction that led to sepsis. In this case‚ the disease started from appendicitis. Therefore‚ the pathophysiology of complicated appendicitis will be discussed first. Then‚ secondary peritonitis and sepsis will follow. Complicated Appendicitis and Peritonitis The pathogeneses of appendicitis believed to be from obstruction of appendiceal lumen by bacteria‚ stool‚ lymphoid hyperplasia‚ intraluminal
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diseases‚ Crohn’s and its symptoms are directly linked to an immune response. With Crohn’s the immune system launches a direct attack on the digestive tract‚ leading to inflammation which can occur anywhere from the mouth to the rectum; although it is most commonly restricted to the small intestine. This constant state of inflammation causes physical damage to the lining of the area of the digestive tract affected‚ which leads to pain‚ ulceration‚ abcesses‚ along with frequent‚ watery bowel movements
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follicles on the tarsal conjunctiva‚ and sometimes a punctate keratitis. Some other viruses that can infect the eye include Herpes simplex virus and Varicella zoster. Allergic An eye with allergic conjunctivitisAllergic conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the white part of the eye) due to allergy. Allergens differ among patients. If this is combined with rhinitis‚ the condition is termed "allergic rhinoconjunctivitis". The symptoms are due to release of
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come together at a time‚ get support‚ hear stories ‚get hope with Lupus V. Treatment and Prevention of Lupus Treatment—based on age‚ health‚ symptoms‚ lifestyles TREATMENT GOALS -reduce tissue inflammation -suppressing immune systems abnormalities that are responsible for tissue inflammation. -preventing flare ups and treating them as they occur -easing symptoms such as join pain and fatique -minimizing complication of
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The compression on the median nerve is caused by irritation or inflammation of the flexor muscle tendons. So ‚ Basically‚ The inflammation of the flexor muscle tendons causes a rise in pressure within the tunnel‚ leading to compression of the median nerve‚ with subsequent pain‚ weakness or numbness in the hand which may radiate up the arm. In addition
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their ability to drain the affected area. This disease can be very painful and will most likely impact the individual’s ability to lead a normal life. A severe case can block blood vessels‚ which will limit the blood flow to the skin causing inflammation and possible gangrenous. Elephantiasis is recognized as the second leading cause of disability worldwide because of its physical and psychological impact to the affected individual. An economic burden is also a huge issue‚ although treatments
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This disease diary will be about the disease “Tendonitis”. Tendonitis is a disease that affects your tendons and the way that they operate. Tendinitis is inflammation or irritation of a tendon. It causes pain or tenderness outside of a joint. You will mostly see this disease affected in your shoulders‚ elbows‚ knees‚ wrist‚ or your heels. This disease has common names such as golfers elbow‚ tennis elbow‚ Pitchers’ Shoulder‚ Swimmer’s Shoulder‚ and Jumpers knee. It can lead to rupture of a tendon
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Biomed‚ FPGEC Melinda C. Tagle‚ M.D. Genevieve D. Tupas‚ MD‚ DPPS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic multisystemic disease of unknown etiology. The hallmark of the disease is the synovial inflammation that causes cartilage damage and bony erosions‚ resulting in changes in joint integrity (Creighton University‚ 2005). It usually occurs during the most productive years of adulthood‚ between the ages of 20 and 40‚ and is a chronic disabling condition
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