Brandt Syndrome is another name for Acrodermatitis Enteropathica, an autosomal recessive metabolic condition impairing zinc absorption through the mucus membrane lining the colon's inner surface.The skin around bodily openings (periorificial dermatitis), the tips of fingers and toes (acral dermatitis), hair loss (alopecia), and diarrhea are its defining characteristics.Another name for this disease is  Read More

Celiac disease, also known as celiac sprue, non-tropical sprue, or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is a digestive and auto-immune disease that damages the small intestine.The condition is generally triggered by the protein known as gluten. Gluten is found in wheat, and barley triggers the immune response in patients and makes them intolerant to other gluten-containing products.The intestines have vill, a thi  Read More

Rather than a disease, common variable immunodeficiency disorder (CVID) is a collection of hypo-gammaglobulinemia syndromes caused by various genetic defects.Primarily, it is a humoral immunodeficiency disorder, characterized by reduced serum levels of immunoglobulin G and immunoglobulin A (IgA) or immunoglobulin M (IgM), recurrent sinopulmonary infections, autoimmune disorders, granulomatous diseases, elevated ris  Read More

Gastritis is a digestive disorder characterized by the inflammation of the stomach lining. The condition occurs due to various reasons including bacterial infections by Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori), frequent intake of aspirin or ibuprofen (NSAID painkillers), smoking, and drinking an excessive amount of alcohol, stress, surgery, a severe injury or illness.When left untreated, gastritis and lead to other health co  Read More

A deficiency of the glucocerebrosidase enzyme causes the inherited (genetic) disorder known as Gaucher disease. Due to a lack of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase, Gaucher disease, also known as glucocerebrosidase deficiency, is a genetic disorder that causes aberrant accumulations of the fatty compounds known as glycolipids in various human tissues.There are numerous terms that can be used to describe Gaucher disease.  Read More

Glycogen storage disease vii is a hereditary disorder. Most cases are found in children. It is caused due to transfer of genes from the parents. The cause of GSD is the lack of an enzyme responsible for the breakdown of glycogen.Breakdown of glycogen into glucose is necessary for providing energy to the body. The Phosphofructokinase enzyme is responsible for the breaking down of glycogen into glucose. The lack of glucose  Read More

Glycogenosis type vii is a disease caused due to lack of capacity to produce glucose. Due to this, the body craves for energy. There are various symptoms caused due to glycogenosis which are tiredness, nausea and vomiting. The skin gets yellowish as in jaundice and the color of urine becomes reddish-brown, also known as myoglobinuria.The symptoms of glycogenosis also include anemia. Due to anemia, there is a decrea  Read More

IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) triggers and prevention is a condition that is chronic, and the large intestines are affected by it. Symptoms may vary from person to person and are as follows.Cramping - In IBS, severe abdominal pain occurs, and such cramping happens in the lower abdomen. Cramping in the abdomen helps to know if one is suffering from IBS.Bowel movement - In IBS, the timing of the stool remai  Read More

Collagenous colitis typically responds well to therapy. Sometimes the symptoms may even go away on their own without treatment. Doctors will initially advise a patient to cease using any medications that have been linked to collagenous colitis.There are numerous drugs that can be used to lessen or eliminate symptoms. The majority of research indicates that the first line of treatment for collagenous colitis should  Read More

Phosphoglycerate kinase deficiency is an inherited metabolic disorder of the enzyme pyruvate kinase, which affects the survival of red blood cells, causing anemia.Cause:Pyruvate kinase deficiency is due to a mutation in the PKLR gene. There are four pyruvate kinase isoenzymes, two of which are encoded by the PKLR.Mutations in the PKLR gene, therefore, cause a deficiency in the pyruvate kinase e  Read More

Digestive signs and symptoms are common in Whipple disease and may include: Diarrhea Stomach cramping and pain, which may worsen after meals Weight loss, associated with the malabsorption of nutrients Other frequent signs and symptoms associated with Whipple disease include: Inflamed joints, particularly the ankles, knees and wrists Fatigue Weakness  Read More