” Hashimoto thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease a disorder in which the immune system turns against the body’s own tissues.” 1.] Hashimoto thyroiditis also referred to as struma lymphomatso or lymphadenoid goiter. 2.] It is characterized by three principal features […]
“Hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which your parathyroid gland produces excess amount of parathyroid hormone in your bloodstream.” 1.] These glands are located behind the thyroid at the bottom of your neck, and are about the size of rice grain. […]
“Hypoparathyroidism is an uncommon condition in which your body produces abnormally low level of parathyroid hormone (PTH).” 1.] PTH is an key to regulate and maintain the balance of two minerals in your body i.e; calcium and phosphate. 2.] Low […]
” Cushing’s syndrome is caused due to chronic excessive production of cortisol. The condition is then called or termed as hypercortisolism.” The above image is taken for education purpose only from completechiromd.com PATHOGENESIS :- Basically, there are four possible sources […]
” Bronchiectasis is defined as abnormal and irreversible dilation of the bronchi and bronchioles developing secondary to inflammatory weakening of the bronchial walls.” 1.] Post – infectious cases commonly develop in childhood and in early adult life. 2.] It is […]
INTRODUCTION :- ‘’Asthma is a disease characterized by hyper – reactive airways, leading to episodic, reversible bronchoconstriction owing to increased responsiveness of the tracheobronchial tree to various stimuli.’’ 1.] Asthma can occur in all ages but nearly 50 % of […]
‘’Emphysema is a condition of the lung characterized by abnormal permanent enlargement of the airspaces distal to the terminal bronchioles, accompanied by destruction of their walls, and without obvious fibrosis.’’ CLASSIFICATION OF EMPHYSEMA :- There are four types of emphysema […]
The blood glucose level must be maintained between the normal range of 70-100mg/dL, Level above this range are known as hyperglycemia; and levels below this range are known as hypoglycemia. Just after the meal which includes a lot of carbohydrates, […]
The process of new synthesis of fatty acids from the acetyl-CoA is called lipogenesis. Location:- It mainly occurs in liver and mammary glands; but are also formed in minute amounts in apidose tissue, kidney and brain cells. Steps of lipogenesis […]