The following points highlight the three major diseases of gall bladder and bile ducts. The diseases are: 1. Gall-stones (Cholelithiasis) 2. Acute Cholecystitis 3. Chronic Cholecystitis. Disease # 1. Gall-stones (Cholelithiasis): The bile is concentrated in the gall-bladder and when it is supersaturated gall-stones are likely to form. Super saturation arises when there is an insufficiency of solubilizing agents such [...]
The following points highlight the two major diseases of Pancreas. The diseases are: 1. Acute Pancreatitis 2. Anemia’s. Pancreas: Disease # 1. Acute Pancreatitis: This is a serious disorder which may lead to hemorrhagic necrosis of the pancreas, peritonitis and death. It usually occurs in middle-aged and elderly persons. The main symptom is the sudden onset of agonizing pain in [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Hypertension:- 1. Meaning of Hypertension 2. Classification of Blood Pressure 3. Treatment 4. Prevention. Meaning of Hypertension: Hypertension is an important cause of several major disease and it is amenable to treatment. Hence, measurement of blood pressure is a part of all routine clinical examinations of adults. Hypertension is a major risk [...]