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Uncovering the Life Threatening Disease-CANCER

INTRODUCTION  The medical conditions which pose a significant threat to human life are often known as life threatening diseases and they require prompt medical attention and treatment. Several factors are responsible for such diseases, some factors are: •Genetic Mutations  •Environmental Factors  •Infections  •Lifestyle choices  They can affect anyone,regardless of age,gender or socioeconomic status.  They often strike suddenly without any warning and gradually develop over time sometimes with devastating consequences. In this blog post, we will look into one of the most common medical condition which become life threatening over a period of time. We will begin our journey by knowing about this disease along with its causes,symptoms,diagnosis, treatment and prevention  strategies. CANCER A complex and multifaceted disease which affects millions of people across the world is Cancer. On a global basis many people die due to this disease and i...

Unveiling the diseases affecting SKIN

INTRODUCTION  The largest organ of the human body is known as skin which serves as the protective barrier against external factors,regulates body temperature and aids in the absorption of vitamin D. This complex and dynamic organ consists of multiple layers and types of cells for making it function properly in an integrated manner. However,this organ is susceptible to several diseases and disorders which affects its appearance,comfort and overall health of an individual. The diseases of skin can be acute or chronic,infectious or non infectious and ranges from mild to severe. Some of the diseases are asymptomatic while some can cause severe discomfort ,pain and emotional changes. They have a great impact on the quality of life of an individual as it affects theri self-esteem,social interactions and overall well-being. According to an estimation of American Academy of Dermatology over 85 million people in United States alone suffer from skin diseases like acne,Psoriasis a...

Unveiling the diseases affecting PANCREAS

INTRODUCTION  The vital organ is located deep within abdominal cavity known for its dual role in maintaining overall health is called pancreas.It functions as a glandular organ by producing digestive enzymes to facilitate digestion and releases hormones insulin and glucagon which maintains the level of sugar in the blood.Despite it's importance it is often overlooked until the problem arises. The disease is stated as a pancreatic disease if it affects the ability of a pancreas to function properly which can have severe and far reaching consequences.These diseases can be acute,developing suddenly,or chronic,or progressing generally over time. According to the estimation of American Cancer Society,pancreatic cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in United States,with a five-year survival rate of just 9% for people diagnosed with the disease. This organ is located deep within the abdominal cavity which makes it challenging to diagnose the diseases affecting ...

Unveiling the diseases affecting KIDNEY

INTRODUCTION  The two organs precisely of a bean shape are located in the lower back of the body playing an essential role in overall health of the body as they work unconditionally to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood,regulates electrolyte levels,produce hormones which control blood pressure,maintains bone health and production of red blood cells.These orgabs being so important are often overlooked until the problem arises. The diseases of kidneys are also known as naphropathies,the conditions which damage the kidneys ability to function properly,these diseases can be acute,developing suddenly or chronic that is progressing gradually over time. According to the estimation of National Kidney Foundation,more than 37 million Americans suffer from chronic kidney diseases (CKD) and millions more are at risk.Such type of diseases can be caused by combination of factors like Lifestyle, genetic and environmental issues. Approximately 70% of the cases of kidney dise...

Unveiling the diseases affecting LIVER

INTRODUCTION  The vital organ located in the upper right side of the abdominal cavity is known as liver which is very essential for maintaining overall health of the body as it performs functions like detoxification,metabolism,production of bile and proteins,and storage of glycogen and vitamins.One of its unique ability is to regenerate itself making it a resilient organ,however it is not immune to damage and diseases. The diseases of liver are also known as hepatic diseases which affect the structure and functions of liver causing wide range of health problems.Various factors are responsible for causing these diseases like viral infections,consumption of alcohol, obesity,genetics and environmental toxins. According to the estimation of World Health Organization(WHO),millions of people get affected globally which causes substantial morbidity and mortality thus making it a significant public health concern. Liver diseases are the 12th leading cause of death in United Sta...

Unveiling the diseases affecting STOMACH

INTRODUCTION  The organ which plays an important role in the human digestive system is stomach as it breakdown food into smaller molecules so that it can be easily absorbed and utilized by the body for energy,growth and repair.It is a muscular sac like organ where several digestive enzymes and acids are secreted to facilitate the process of digestion which is why it is susceptible to several diseases and disorders which disrupts its normal functioning and can lead to discomfort,pain and even life threatening diseases. As per the estimation of World Health Organization(WHO),millions of people get affected by gastrointestinal diseases which also includes stomach diseases causing substantial morbidity,mortality and economic burden. Stomach health is a crucial topic as a healthy stomach is essential for over all well being preventing malnutrition and it reduces the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes,obesity and cardiovascular diseases.Daily activities of life are distur...