‘’ The term grave’s disease is restricted to a syndrome marked by hyperthyroidism caused by hyperfunctioning diffuse hyperplastic goiter, sometime accompanied by infiltrative ophthalmopathy and infiltrative dermopathy.’’ 1.] Grave’s disease is also known as Basedow’s disease. 2.] Grave’s disease is […]
” Hyperthyroidism is an clinical and biochemical state caused due to the excess production of thyroid hormone.” 1.] Hyperthyroidism is also called thyrotoxicosis. 2.] This condition is more common and frequent in females than men. 3.] This disease is associated […]
” It is an uncommon syndrome occurring due to the overproduction of aldosterone, the potent salt retaining hormone.” 1.] This syndrome is also called Primary hyperaldosteronism. 2.] This syndrome is more common in females than males. 3.] This syndrome is […]
”The term goiter is defined as thyroid enlargement caused by compensatory hyperplasia and hypertrophy of the follicular epithelium in response of thyroid hormone deficiency.” 1.] There are two distinguished morphologic forms of goiter : Diffuse goiter (simple non – toxic […]
” 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 […]