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Flatulence Culture

Flatulence is the passing of gas from the digestive system via the back passage and is also referred to as “breaking wind” or “farting”.

15 Feb 2011

Ataxia has no cure. There are no medications that can specifically treat and cure the symptoms of ataxias. However, medications may ease the symptoms by treating the underlying condition that causes the ataxia.

15 Feb 2011

Ataxia Causes

Ataxia is mainly caused by damage to the part of the brain that deals with movement, coordination and balance. The condition is a symptom of an underlying disease rather than a disease in itself.

15 Feb 2011

Ataxia Types

Ataxia is the defect in normal movements like walking, speaking, eating swallowing etc. It is caused most commonly by damage to the brain stem or cerebellum that regulates movements.

15 Feb 2011

What is Ataxia?

Ataxia is a form of movement disorder. There is loss of balance and physical co-ordination leading to difficulty in walking normally.

15 Feb 2011

Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Pathophysiology

Bardet-Biedl Syndrome is a genetically inherited condition. It is the result of inheriting mutations or alterations in the genes. At least 14 different genes have been identified that may be mutated or altered in individuals with this syndrome.

15 Feb 2011

Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Symptoms

Bardet-Biedl syndrome affects more than one system in the body and symptoms may vary between individuals even in the same family.

15 Feb 2011

What is Bardet-Biedl Syndrome?

Bardet-Biedl syndrome is a condition that affects several parts of the body. It runs in families and may severely impair the sufferer.

15 Feb 2011

Anaphylaxis Treatment

Anaphylaxis is an emergency and may be life threatening if not attended to promptly. If a person is suspected to be having an attack of anaphylaxis, he or she should be immediately brought to the emergency department for management.

15 Feb 2011

Anaphylaxis Prevention

Persons who have experienced anaphylaxis once are likely to suffer from it again when exposed to triggers. Several measures may be adopted to prevent anaphylaxis or treat them urgently.

15 Feb 2011

Anaphylaxis Causes

There are several known triggers or causes of anaphylactic reactions. Some of the common and identifiable causes include:-

15 Feb 2011

Anaphylaxis Types

Anaphylaxis is a life threatening condition that is brought about by a severe allergic reaction.

15 Feb 2011

What is Anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis is a life threatening medical emergency. It is basically a severe and deadly form of allergic reaction that can affect several systems of the body. Anaphylaxis is also known as anaphylaxis shock.

15 Feb 2011

Addison's Disease in Animals

Addison’s disease is seen in humans but has been seen in some breeds of dogs and cats as well. This condition is relatively uncommon in dogs and is considered rare in cats.

15 Feb 2011

Addison's Disease Treatments

Addison’s disease is primarily characterized by declining secretion of steroid hormones from the adrenal glands. Primarily there are low levels of cortisol and aldosterone. Treatment is aimed at replacing these hormones with the help of medications.

15 Feb 2011

Addison's Disease Causes

Addison’s disease or primary adrenal insufficiency is caused when the adrenal cortex is damaged leading to severe deficiency of the steroid hormones that are produced normally by the adrenal cortex.

15 Feb 2011

Addison's Disease Symptoms

Addison’s disease has a wide range of specific and non specific symptoms. The symptoms may be mild and non-remarkable initially but may become more severe and debilitating as the disease progresses.

15 Feb 2011

What is Addison's Disease?

Addison’s disease is a rare condition that affects the adrenal glands. This condition affects 1 to 4 persons in every 100,000 in United Kingdom and around 4 to 6 persons per 100,000 in the United States of America.

15 Feb 2011

Calculating Life Expectancy

Life expectancy is calculated as the number of years a person is expected to survive based on the statistical average.

1 Feb 2011

Life Expectancy Evolution

According to evolutionary theory, organisms that live for long periods manage to avoid disease, predation and accidents due to their defence mechanism and lifestyle.

1 Feb 2011