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Diseases of Kidney and Urinary Tract (4 Diseases)

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. [...]

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Diseases of Pancreas (2 Diseases)

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 [...]

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Diseases of Liver: 2 Diseases

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 [...]

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