The following points highlight the four main diseases of kidney and urinary tract. The diseases are: 1. Acute Glomerulonephritis 2. Nephrotic Syndrome 3. Acute Renal Failure 4. Chronic Renal Failure (Uremia). Disease # 1. Acute Glomerulonephritis: This is characterized by acute inflammation of the glomeruli with congestion. Renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate are reduced by 50 per cent. [...]
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 [...]
The following points highlight the two major diseases of liver. The diseases are: 1. Liver Damage 2. Jaundice. Disease # 1. Liver Damage: i. Hepatitis: (a) The liver becomes tender and enlarged following continued excessive intake of alcohol. The patient may become jaundiced. (b) If alcohol intake is continued, acute liver failure may arise with deep jaundice and several cerebral [...]