genetic disorder passed either by the parents or due to a genetic mutation(s). The liver is the affected region of the body. The liver has a lower count of bile ducts within the liver resulting in liver damage due to buildup of bile. If the liver stops working a transplant is needed for the patient to survive. This disorder also affects many other systems of the body. Treatment options include either use drugs or a liver transplant. There is no genetic cure for Alagille syndrome. Introduction: Alagille
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Diarrhea describes bowel movements (stools) that are loose and watery. It is very common and usually not serious. Many people will have diarrhea once or twice each year. It typically lasts two to three days and can be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. Some people have diarrhea often as part of irritable bowel syndrome or other chronic diseases of the large intestine. Doctors classify diarrhea as "osmotic‚" "secretory‚" or "exudative."Osmotic diarrhea means that something in the bowel
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When the liver begins to deteriorate and is unable to function as it normally would because of long lasting‚ or chronic‚ injury‚ the diagnosis would is called cirrhosis. As time progresses‚ scar tissue begins to replace the healthy liver tissue and prevent proper blood flow through the liver. The largest internal organ in the human body is the liver. The liver plays a significant role in metabolism. According to the National Institute for health‚ it is stated‚ “The liver has many functions
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Ureamia ? A) increase reabsorption from PCT B) increase secretion from DCT C) reduce GFR D) increase reabsorption from thick ascending limb of loop of henle highest caloric value ? A) carbohydrates B) protiens C) fats D) starch LIver held in its position in the body By? A) diaphgram B) peritoneal ligaments C) inferior vena ceva D) Falciform ligament Cause of right shift of oxygen dissociation curve ? A) carbon monooxide B) fetal hemoglobin C) decrease PH D) increase
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disease? Wilson disease is a genetic disorder that prevents the body from getting rid of extra copper. A small amount of copper obtained from food is needed to stay healthy‚ but too much copper is poisonous. In Wilson disease‚ copper builds up in the liver‚ brain‚ eyes‚ and other organs. Over time‚ high copper levels can cause life-threatening organ damage. Pathophysiology and clinical features of Wilson disease Wilson disease is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder of copper metabolism resulting
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In medicine‚ iron overload indicates accumulation of iron in the body from any cause. The most important causes are hereditary haemochromatosis‚ a genetic disorder‚ and transfusional iron overload‚ which can result from repeated blood transfusion. Terminology Haemochromatosis or haemosiderosis Historically‚ the term haemochromatosis was initially used to refer to what is now more specifically called haemochromatosis type 1 . Currently‚ haemochromatosis is mostly defined as iron overload
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Student___________ Inst_______________ Date___01/19/2013_____________________ Client Initials: __________ Age: __69_____ WT:_204_____ HT:___5’10”_ Medical Diagnosis/Research of Medical Diagnosis: A vertebral compression fracture is a fracture that can happen when the bones of the spine break due to trauma‚ but it can also be caused by osteoporosis‚ cancer‚ and other conditions. Symptoms include pain‚ weakness‚ tingling‚ incontinence‚ and more. Many tests can diagnose a vertebral
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E‚ F. However‚ I am going to focus mainly on the most common types (A‚ B and C). Type C is the riskiest virus. It leads to liver cirrhosis‚ liver cancer and liver failure. On the other hand‚ hepatitis B is most commonly transmitted sexually through blood and other body fluids‚ it can be prevented with vaccination and also with condoms. Hepatitis A infects the human liver and causes human illnesses. Fortunately‚ it is totally preventable and the less dangerous than all the others. HEPATITIS
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Nicole Cutler. (2007). Breaking the Hepatitis C Social Stigma. Available: http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2007/08/breaking_the_he.html. Last accessed 7th April 2013. British Liver Trust. (2011). Facts and functions of the liver. Available: http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/physical_health/conditions/in_depth/liver/liver_facts_functions.shtml. Last accessed 11th April 2013. Maslow‚ A. H. (1970). Motivation and Personality. New York: Harper & Row Rogers‚ Carl Miller‚J and Gibb‚ S (2007). Care in
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her doctor’s office reveal that her ALT‚ AST ‚ alkaline phosphatase‚ and bilirubin levels are elevated and that she also has an elevated count of lymphocytes. Further tests reveal that she is positive for the presence of the anti-HCV in her blood. Biopsy reveals necrosis‚ fibrosis‚ and cirrhosis. What is Mary’s diagnosis? Discuss the different ways that she might have acquired this illness. Based on the information above‚ in what stage of illness is Mary? Mary’s diagnosis is Hepatitis C.
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