📅 3. 9. 2024
Bechterew's disease (ankylosing spondylitis) is a chronic inflammation of cartilage tissues. It most commonly affects the spinal vertebrae and the eye's iris, but it can also impact joints and sometimes the lungs (pulmonary fibrosis). The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood....
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Gout is a form of arthritis (an inflammatory joint disease) caused by uric acid crystals deposited in joint tissue. Uric acid is the end product of the metabolism of purines, which are found in greater quantities in certain types of...
📅 3. 9. 2024
Immunity is the natural ability of an organism to recognize germs and resist them. Germs are referred to in technical jargon as antigens (= antibody generator). These are substances that originate from the external environment, or those that arise directly...
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Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the gums and the tooth's supporting apparatus. The most common symptoms are: swollen and reddened gums, bleeding from the gums, pain during cleaning, bad breath. The inflammation arises due to increased activity of bacteria in the oral cavity,...
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This syndrome, although it affects the intestinal tract, influences the development of a wide range of diseases (fatigue, allergies, inflammations, autoimmune diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, cardiovascular diseases, etc.). Given the lifestyle currently preferred by the population, this problem is developing...
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The term "anti-inflammatory diet" is somewhat tricky in nutrition. It generally refers to situations where an individual is troubled by various forms of inflammation, and there is a belief that dietary adjustments can alleviate, suppress, or even eliminate (cure) these...
📅 3. 9. 2024
There are numerous situations when the immune system reacts excessively to ordinary situations. The result is a relatively common occurrence of allergic conditions in the population, characterized by excessive or altered humoral or cellular immunity. We know that under normal...
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Urinary tract infection (cystitis) is an unpleasant and often occurring inflammatory disease of the bladder and urinary tract. It arises as a result of a bacterial infection (the most common causative agent is the bacterium Escherichia coli), affecting women much more...
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Gallbladder function disorders are among the modern-day diseases associated primarily with dietary excess and improper diet composition. The most widespread problem is inflammation of the gallbladder, also known as cholelithiasis. Its occurrence and distribution are "interesting" - it affects not...
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Atherosclerosis is a long-term disease caused by the deposition of so-called atherogenic substances (lipids, carbohydrates, blood cells, and calcium) into the artery wall. Over time, there is a gradual narrowing of the artery, a reduction in its elasticity, and a...
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Asthma is a condition in which the mucous membrane in the lower airways swells. As a result, they narrow, airflow is restricted, and breathing worsens. Asthma is most commonly manifested by wheezing or whistling breathing, coughing, insomnia, and tension. If there is...
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Multiple sclerosis (sklerosis multiplex) is a degenerative disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). The name "multiple sclerosis" reflects the nature of this disease. The word "sclerosis" comes from the Greek word "skleros," which means "hard." It is termed "multiple" because it...
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Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases. It is caused by the penetration of small pieces of the uterine lining (endometrium) outside the uterus and their settlement in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterine ligaments, gallbladder, or intestines. Under...
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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease commonly found in individuals over the age of 50. This condition primarily affects the large weight-bearing joints of the lower limbs (knees, hips) and finger joints. The most well-known symptoms and signs include joint pain at the start...
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```html Dermatitis is a term used to describe inflammation of the skin. There are several different types of dermatitis that manifest as scaling of the skin, formation of spots on the skin, thickening of the skin cover or color changes,...
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Inflammation is one of the most important defense mechanisms of the human body. It is often associated with pain, swelling, or redness, but its main goal is to protect us and create conditions for healing. Whenever the body is exposed...
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Dementia is a collective term for a group of diseases that lead to the gradual deterioration of cognitive functions. It is not a specific disease but a syndrome resulting from various pathological processes in the brain. A common feature is...
📅 3. 9. 2024
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential polyunsaturated fats that the human body cannot produce in sufficient quantities on its own and relies on dietary intake. From a physiological perspective, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have crucial significance. These substances...