Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease that occurs due to the autoimmune destruction of the protective covering over the nerve fibres in the brain and the spinal cord. The disease can be managed with medicines.
Pernicious anaemia is the decrease in red blood cells due to the inability of the body to absorb vitamin B12. The lack of vitamin B12 can be due to dietary deficiency of the vitamin or due to decreased absorption of the vitamin from the gastrointestinal tract. In pernicious anaemia, impaired absorption is due to the lack of Intrinsic Factor (IF).
Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare abnormality of the blood vessels in the lungs.
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that increases the risk of developing heart disease, stroke and diabetes. This is also known as “Syndrome X”.
The disease of the kidney lasting for more than 3 months is known as Chronic Kidney Disease. This includes problems arising in the kidney due to chronic conditions like Diabetes, Hypertension and other autoimmune disorders.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is also referred to as Myalgic encephalomyelitis. It is defined as chronic Fatigue or tiredness in the absence of any other medical diagnosis. It is common among women between the age of 20–40 years.
Tuberculosis is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a preventable infectious disease. The treatment for Tuberculosis usually lasts between 6 and 12 months.
Salmonella infection is a bacterial infection primarily affecting the Stomach and Intestines. It is a preventable and treatable cause of Gastroenteritis.
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