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Definition of Jaundice: Jaundice disease (also known as icterus) is a yellowish discoloration of the skin, conjunctival membranes over the sclera, and other mucous membranes caused by elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood. The normal level of bilirubin is below 1.2mg/dl. When the level of bilirubin exceeds more than 2.5-3mg/dl, it leads to jaundice. […]

Definition of Thrombocytopenia Disease: Thrombocytopenia disease is a condition in which relatively platelet counts low in the blood. A normal human platelet count ranges from 150000 to 450000 microliter of blood. Platelet is an important blood cell that helps to stop bleeding by clumping and forming plugs in blood vessel injuries. Thrombocytopenia disease happens when

Hypothyroidism Definition: Hypothyroidism disease (Underactive thyroid) is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. It occurs primarily in women 30 to 60 years old. If severe hypothyroidism occurs in infants, it is called cretinism. If it is developed in adults, it is called myxedema. Sign and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

Definition of Atrial Fibrillation Disease: Atrial fibrillation disease is an abnormal heart rhythm characterized by rapid and irregular beating. In the normal heartbeat, the four chambers (Atria and Ventricles) of the heartbeat in a steady, rhythmic pattern. During Atrial fibrillation, the upper two heart chambers (the Atria) beat rapidly, aimlessly, and irregularly out of coordination

Definition of Diabetes Insipidus Disease: Diabetes insipidus disease refers to hyposecretion of ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) or decreases the ability to concentrate urine because of resistance to ADH action in the Kidney. It is characterized by excessive thirst despite the drinking of fluids and excretion of large amounts of severely dilute urine, diabetes insipidus is an

Definition of Deep Vein Thrombosis: Deep vein thrombosis or DVT is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein inside the body. DVT usually occurs in a deep leg vein that runs through the muscle of the calf and the thigh. Blood clots form when blood thickness and clumps together. Sign and Symptoms of

Definition of Aortic Aneurysm Disease: An aortic aneurysm disease is an enlargement or bulging in a section of the Aorta. The Aortic is the largest artery in the human body. The aorta carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to all parts of the body. Normally the walls of Arteries are thick and muscular that

Pericarditis Definition: The pericardium is a thin, two-layered fluid-filled sac that covers the outer surface of the heart. Pericarditis disease is an inflammation of the pericardium. Pericarditis usually begins suddenly but does not last long. Causes of Pericarditis Disease: There are different types of reasons for pericarditis disease which are the following: 1. Infection: Viral

Definition of Myocarditis Disease or Myocarditis Virus: Myocarditis disease or Inflammatory cardiomyopathy is an inflammation of the myocardium, the middle layer of the heart wall. Causes of Myocarditis Disease or Myocarditis Causes: There are different causes of myocarditis, which are mentioned below: Infection:   Viruses: Coxsackie virus-B, Parvo-Virus-B19, Rubella. Bacteria: Staphylococcus, Streptococcus. Parasites: Trypanosoma, Cruz.