...test (Perimetry) – This determines the full extent of one’s visual field. Visual field loss may indicate possible eye condition. Colour vision testing – This evaluates colour deficiency and determines...
...Abnormalities and diseases commonly diagnosed using the procedure include: Anaemia – A condition marked by a deficiency of haemoglobin or red blood cells that results in an unhealthy pale appearance...
...of chronic respiratory diseases that are less common include: cystic fibrosis bronchiolitis obliterans (popcorn lung) alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) bronchopulmonary dysplasia pulmonary alveolar proteinosis primary ciliary dyskinesia There are...
...causing anemia and iron deficiency. They are usually ingested from contaminated food or water. Other parasitic infections are malaria (from an infected mosquito) and amoebic dysentery (diarrhea with blood and...
**What is Functional Dyspepsia?** **Definition:** Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by upper abdominal pain or discomfort for at least three months, in the absence of any...
...reflux, which can result in persistent vomiting Malabsorption of necessary nutrients in patients who also underwent a stomach resection Loss of appetite Iron-deficiency anemia Alkaline reflux gastritis Dumping syndrome, which...
...disease hepatobiliary diseases (primary sclerosis cholangitis, primary biliary cirrhosis) Wilson’s disease alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency muscle disease thyroid disease hemolysis What are liver enzymes? Your liver performs several vital processes in...
...be treated using behavioral therapy are: Anxiety disorders Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Social phobia Bipolar disorder Schizophrenia Depression Personality disorders Eating disorders Attention deficiency hyperactivity disorder...
...an emergency situation. Pregnancy – Blood transfusion is not common during pregnancy, but may be required in cases of severe anemia caused by iron deficiency and serious hemorrhaging. Disorders –...
...by calcium deficiency Osteomalacia, or the weakening of the bones Osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease Osteosarcoma, a cancer of the bone that affects the shinbone, thigh bone, or the...