Anemia of chronic disease

Could Helminth Infection Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for a collection of complex diseases that cause inflammation in the mucosal layer of the intestine. The term comprises two main disease states: Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn’s Disease (CD).1 Symptoms of both include abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody stools, anemia, dehydration and fever.2 Though these illnesses affect 1.4 million individuals in the United States and have been…

There are two forms of inflammatory bowel disease. One is called Crohn’s Disease and the other is called Ulcerative Colitis. Crohn’s can occur in any region of the gastrointestinal track which includes ulceration, fissures and fistulas. Some of the symptoms of Crohn’s disease are diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever, abdominal pain, fatigue, reduced appetite and weight loss. Some of the complications of Crohn’s disease are that overtime it forms scar tissues inside the gastrointestinal track which…

IgA nephropathy or Berger’s Disease, is a kidney disorder that arises when IgA settles in the kidneys. More specifically, when the IgA protein accumulates or clumps in the small blood vessels of the kidney, triggering inflammation which damages the glomeruli tissue (Mayo Clinic). Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located on the posterior abdominal wall. One of the kidneys main functions is to filter toxic waste from the blood; the glomeruli play an important role in this process. The more…

Abstract Chronic myelogenous leukemia also known as chronic granulocytic leukemia or CML, was the first cancer to be clearly linked to a genetic abnormality as the primary cause of oncogene formation. This bone marrow stem cell disorder is associated with a chromosomal translocation, which leads to the formation of an oncogenic protein. This translocation and oncogenic protein is then responsible for inhibiting DNA repair and the enhancing the susceptibility of further genetic abnormalities.…

year initiated him on Zonegran and throughout this year increased it to his actual dose which is of 200 mg three times a day; in addition he is on Lamictal and Tegretol as part of his antiepileptic treatment. He consulted Oncology for Macrocytosis anemia and Neutropenia which as per Dr. Sarhill was improved/corrected and recommended to continue Folic acid and Vitamin B12; no need for BMBX. Rigoberto underwent dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia outpatient at BVMC on 8/25/16 without…

are many diseases in the world that are deadly but acted as an evolutionary advantage in the past to help us, humans survive, reproduce and evolve into the species that we are now. For example, in Survival of the Sickest by Doctor Sharon Moalem and Jonathan Prince, it discusses diseases such as hemochromatosis, diabetes, and favism or glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency which all are deadly but helped humans survive in the past. Hemochromatosis is an inherent disease that…

tissues in the body and plays a quintessential role in keeping all parts of the body moving. Diagnosing blood diseases is difficult due to the similar nature of many blood afflictions. However, Chronic granulocytic leukemia seems to be the blood disease most similar-to the slide B in the lab. This disease, also known as Chronic myeloid leukemia, is classified as a myeloproliferative disease in that it leads to the production of excess amounts elements found in bone marrow (Merriam-Webster).…

Hookworm also known scientifically as Ancylostomiasis is an infection of one or two 7 to 13 inch long roundworm. If hookworm is left untreated then, abdominal pain and iron deficiency can occur. Approximately 25% of the world is afflicted with hookworm. Hookworm is not known usually until an individual notices a difficulty breathing, rapid heartbeat, chest or abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, blood with coughing, asthma type symptoms, skin rash, swelling or bloating, dizziness, confusion,…

Identify the disease process presented by the case study as well as the normal structure and function of the organ system and/or physiological process that has the alteration. Shawn, the main character of “The Uniformed Coach” scenario has sickle cell disease (SCD) and is suffering from a sickle cell crisis. Sickle cell disease is a form of hemolytic anemia that is inherited; being caused by an abnormal hemoglobin molecule. There are several forms of SCD but the most severe is simply called…

Alcoholism, is defined as a chronic disease by the National Association of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. According to alcoholism-statistics.com, “an estimated 6.6 million children under 18 live in households with at least one alcoholic parent.” However, there is a difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism. Alcohol abuse, is when a person drinks more than his or hers limit; but it is not considered alcoholism until one a person dependent on alcohol. Being dependent on alcohol can…