What is Marfan Syndrome ? It is a hereditary disease characterized by disorders of the connective tissue. The primary function of connective tissue is to bind the whole body together and provide the required structure for growth and development. Connective tissue occurs in all parts of the body and hence Marfan syndrome can cause malfunction… Continue reading Marfan Syndrome
Urobilinogen in Urine
Urobilinogen is a product of bilirubin a colorless substance resulting from the breakdown of bilirubin. Resident bacteria within the intestines converts urobilinogen into stercobilin. Some urobilinogen is sent from intestine to kidney for excretion while some of them get converted to urobilin. The yellow color of the urine is regulated by urobilin. On the other… Continue reading Urobilinogen in Urine
Burst Blood Vessel in Eye
Burst blood vessel in eye is colloquial name for what we technically know as subconjunctival hemorrhage. Burst blood vessel in eye occurs when the minute blood vessel breaks right underneath the surface of your eye or conjunctiva. A person with this condition may not be aware of its prevalent unless he or she looks in… Continue reading Burst Blood Vessel in Eye
Serum Cholesterol Levels
Serum cholesterol refers to the level of cholesterol, which is found in blood stream. This substance occurs as a soft and waxy material within the blood and body cells. Not all cholesterol is bad as there is the so-called ‘good cholesterol’ and the ‘bad cholesterol’. Cholesterol helps in cell membranes, physiological processes, and synthesis of… Continue reading Serum Cholesterol Levels