Amyloidosis
About Amyloidosis Amyloidosis is when an abnormal protein called amyloid builds up in your tissues and organs. As the amount of amyloid protein deposits increase in a tissue or organ, they interfere with the tissue or organ’s healthy function. Eventually, the amyloid protein deposits cause symptoms and organ failure. Amyloidosis is a serious health problem that […]
Alopecia
Hair loss, also known as alopecia refers to a loss of hair from part of the head or body. Typically at least the head is involved. The severity of hair loss can vary from a small area to the entire body. Causes of Alopecia. • Hormones – An imbalance in certain hormones in both male and females can […]
Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases
Fatty liver is an abnormal accumulation of certain fats (triglycerides) inside the liver cells. There are two main types of fatty liver; Nonalcoholic Fatty Lver Disease (NAFLD). Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, also called Alcoholic Steatohepatitis. What is Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)? NAFLD is a type of fatty liver disease that is not related to […]
Acute and Chronic Renal Failure
Kidney Failure is the inability of the Kidneys to adequatelyfilter metabolic waste products from the blood. Kidney Failure has many types and possible causes. One is Acute Renal Failure that leads to a rapid (days to weeks) decline in the kidneys’ ability to filter metabolic waste products from the blood.Acute Renal/Kidney Failure can result from […]