Some of the symptoms associated with a uterine myoma include hyper menorrhea and the patient will be suffering from lower abdominal pain. Some of the other symptoms include lumbago and dymenorrhea. It also cases irregular vaginal bleeding, dizziness and anemia leading to fatigue. In most cases, the uterine myoma is present in benign form and […]
What is breathing? Although it appears to very simple question, the answer to this question is not that simple. Understanding the lung anatomy will be useful in answering this question in detail. It is a well known fact that breathing is important for your body. The oxygen that is inhaled by the process of breathing
Morphea is a form of scleroderma where there are isolated patches of hardened skin. The hardened skin layer contains deposits of collagen and is also referred to as localized scleroderma. There are various forms of clinical representations of the disease. In certain cases there are small plaques of morphea that involve only the skin, while
Most women especially in the reproductive years, may suffer from a benign growth in the uterine lining that is referred to as myoma. Initially, a myoma may be present as a benign growth in the smooth lining of the uterus and if undetected it may also turn malignant. Often referred to as a fibroid tumor,
The chest x ray of a patient suffering from fibrosis pulmonary will reveal the presence of excessive fibrous connective tissue in the lungs. The clinician will describe it as scarring of the lungs that is associated with various symptoms like shortness of breath that is aggravated with physical exertion and stress. In certain cases the
Pyruvate kinase is an important enzyme found in the human body and it is strategic for the process of glycolysis. Pyruvate kinase functions as a biocatalyst as it facilitates the transfer of a phosphate group from phosphoenol pyruvate to ADP thus giving an output of pyruvate and ATP. Autosomal chromosomes contain genes that regulate production
G6pd hemolytic anemia is a rare enzyme abnormality caused due to a deficiency in the production of glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase that cause premature destruction of RBC’s. There are various symptoms associated with the g6pd hemolytic anemia. This condition can lead to neonatal jaundice. It is asymptomatic and can lead to fever that is accompanied
Ezetimibe is a new drug of its own kind that acts by inhibiting intestinal absorption of cholesterol and phytosterols. It interferes with a specific CH transport protein NPC1C1 in the intestinal mucosa and reduces absorption of both dietary and biliary CH. There is compensatory increase in hepatic CH synthesis, but LDL-CH level is lowered by
Gemfibrozil is a fibric acid derivative which effectively lowers plasma TG level by enhancing breakdown and suppressing hepatic synthesis of TGs. Besides high efficacy in type III hyperlipoproteinemia, gemfibrozil has shown action in subjects with raised blood CH in addition. In the ‘Helsinki Heart Study’ men without known CAD treated with gemfibrozil had a 34%
Bile Acid Sequestrants or Resins are drugs used prevent bile acid absorption in the intestines in order to lower the cholesterol levels in the long run. Two commonly used Bile Acid Sequestrants are Cholestyramine and CoestipoI. These are basic ion exchange resins supplied in the chloride form. They are neither digested nor absorbed in the
