Lupus is an immune system-specific disease or rather an autoimmune disease. Under the prevalence of this condition, the immune system assaults the organs and body cells. This eventually causes dysfunction of organs and their subsequent damage, if not treated or kept in check. The organs that are prone to attack of immune system may include… Continue reading Lupus Rash
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Bullous pemphigoid
Bullous pemphigoid is a rarely recorded skin irregularity wherein large fluid filled blisters appear on the skin region that flexes. Such skin regions often include lower stomach, armpit and upper thigh area. This condition is common in people above 60 years of age. Bullous pemphigoid is often caused due to immune system attack on a… Continue reading Bullous pemphigoid
Ketones in Urine
Ketones in urine is also scientifically referred to as Ketonuria, an anomalous medical condition. The condition is a general indication of increased level of ketones in the blood. This is often witnessed in case of pregnant ladies, Diabetes type 1 patients and people who starve or fast. Production of excessive ketones is a general response… Continue reading Ketones in Urine
Unconjugated Bilirubin
Bilirubin is a catabolic product derived from the heme metabolism. Although it is potentially toxic, the body has elaborate physiologic mechanisms, which can detoxify and disposition this substance in the body. This substance is formed when there is breakdown of heme, a substance that forms part of the hemoglobin. The metabolism of bilirubin by liver… Continue reading Unconjugated Bilirubin