Etiket: syndrome
Gilbert’s Syndrome
What is it about ? Red blood cells have a limited lifespan. The bone marrow must therefore produce new cells throughout our life. The breakdown of red blood cells leads…
Down Syndrome
What is it about ? Down syndrome is a birth defect. It is characterized by peculiar physical traits and can be accompanied by illnesses and other problems. Those affected suffer…
APECED syndrome (autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy) syndrome
What is it about ? APECED syndrome (autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy) is an inherited disease of the immune system in which the immune system attacks cells in the glands. The glands…
Poliomyelitis and post-polio syndrome
What is it about ? Poliomyelitis, or polio, is a highly contagious infection caused by the poliovirus; it can cause disabilities. Contamination can occur when an infected person coughs or…
Kidney disease in children: nephrotic and nephritic syndrome
What is it about ? The kidneys are made up of millions of microscopic filters (the glomeruli). Blood flows continuously through these filters. Filters clean the blood permanently: they rid…
Sick sinus syndrome
What is it about ? The heart is made up of two upper chambers (the atria) and two lower chambers (the ventricles). The heart muscle (myocardium) contracts under the influence…
Ovarian cysts (polycystic ovary syndrome)
What is it about ? The ovaries not only produce large amounts of female hormone, but also a small amount of male hormone. This is perfectly normal. In girls and…
Primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn syndrome)
What is it about ? Each of the two kidneys is surmounted by an adrenal gland. Each of the two adrenal glands is made up of a cortex, located at…