Adult and Senior Health

A peptic ulcer is erosion in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine, an area called the duodenum. If the peptic ulcer...

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Glucagonoma

Glucagonoma is a tumor of the islet cells of the pancreas, which secrete the hormones insulin and...

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ZollingerEllison syndrome (ZES)

ZES or Zollinger Ellison syndrome is a disorder which is characterized by the tumor formation in the gastrointestinal tract. Tumor generally occurs...

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Achalasia Cardia

Achalasia Cardia is primarily a disease of esophagus in which lower end of esophagus (Lower Esophageal Sphincter-LES) does not relax properly in...

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HAF Deficiency

HAF Deficiency or Hageman Factor Deficiency is a rare genetic blood disorder that leads to prolonged clotting or coagulation of blood without the...

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Acanthocytosis Neurologic Disorder

Acanthocytosis Neurologic Disorder or Neuroacanthocytosis is a condition characterized by neurologic symptoms and Acanthocytosis. Acanthocytosis is...

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Acanthocytosis

Acanthocytes or spur cells are spiculated red blood cells with projections at surface of the cell. The cells are contracted, dense, and irregular....

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Fainting

Fainting or Syncope is described as the loss of consciousness due to temporary interruption of cerebral oxygenation. It may be due to the...

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A1AT Deficiency

Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency is a genetic disorder caused by defective production of alpha 1-antitrypsin leading to decreased A1AT activity in...