Disease Symptoms
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Definition and Causes Cushing’s disease refers to the manifestation of Cushing’s syndrome as a result of a pituitary gland tumour or tumours. The pituitary gland is located at the lower portion of the brain and controls cortisol production within the body. The small tumours may cause the adrenal glands to produce too much cortisol resulting [...]

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Polycystic kidney Disease (PKD), also known as polycystic kidney syndrome, is a genetic disorder of the kidneys, caused due to the presence of multiple cysts or fluid-filled sac-like structures. These cysts result in the kidneys becoming enlarged and interfere with their normal functioning. This disease causes damage primarily to the liver and pancreas, but in [...]

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Definition of Congenital Heart Disease Congenital heart disease is the result of a defect in the structure of the heart and great vessels of a newborn. These disorders may hinder blood flow in the heart and/or blood vessels or cause irregular flow throughout the heart and circulatory system. Less often the defect can cause abnormalities [...]

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Heart Disease is defined as any disease that may affect the heart. Heart disease is prevalent in many western countries and has been declared to be the leading cause of death in the United States. Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease and is approximately responsible for as much as 70% [...]

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Thyroid disease refers specifically to any disease that interferes with the functioning of the thyroid. Thyroid disease may be categorized into four major types: Hyperthyroidism: having too much thyroid hormone; Hypothyroidism: having too little thyroid hormone; Benign thyroid conditions which usually involve small harmless growths on the thyroid and cancer of the thyroid. Causes of [...]

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