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The cause of hypogonadism may be"primary" or"central." In primary hypogonadism, the ovaries or testes themselves do not function properly.
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Sex is determined at the moment of conception by sex chromosomes. Females have two X chromosomes, while males have one X and one Y chromosome.
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There are a number of causes of hypogonadism, including stress, elevated prolactin levels, and several genetic disorders. Sex is determined at the moment of conception by sex chromosomes.
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Turner syndrome is a genetic condition in which a female does not have the usual pair of two X chromosomes.Bonnevie-Ullrich syndrome; Gonadal dysgenesis; Monosomy X.Humans have 46 chromosomes. Chromosomes contain all of your genes and DNA, the bui...
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Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder affecting females wherein one of the two X chromosomes is defective or completely absent.Chromosomes are structures in the nucleus of every cell in the human body. Chromosomes contain the genetic informati...
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Detailed information on Turner syndrome, including causes, diagnosis, and prevention
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Detailed information on Turner syndrome, including causes, diagnosis, and prevention
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Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder affecting females wherein one of the two X-chromosomes is defective or completely absent.Chromosomes are structures in the nucleus of every cell in the human body. Chromosomes contain the genetic informati...
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Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder affecting females wherein one of the two X-chromosomes is defective or completely absent.Chromosomes are structures in the nucleus of every cell in the human body. Chromosomes contain the genetic informati...
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The underlying chromosomal defect was discovered in 1959. Turner syndrome occurs in approximately one out of every 2,500 live births.
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What treatments should be considered when you have been diagnosed with Turner's syndrome?
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Klinefelter syndrome is the presence of an extra X chromosome in a male.Humans have 46 chromosomes. Chromosomes contain all of your genes and DNA, the building blocks of the body.
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Klinefelter syndrome is a chromosome disorder in males. People with this condition are born with at least one extra X chromosome.Klinefelter syndrome is a condition where one or more extra X-chromosomes are present in a male.
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Klinefelter syndrome is a chromosome disorder in males that results in hypogonadism(small penis and small firm testicles). People with this condition are born with at least one extra X chromosome.Klinefelter syndrome is a condition where one or mo...
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Klinefelter syndrome is a chromosome disorder in males. People with this condition are born with at least one extra X chromosome.Klinefelter syndrome is a condition where one or more extra X-chromosomes are present in a male.
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Klinefelter syndrome is a chromosome disorder in males. People with this condition are born with at least one extra X chromosome.Klinefelter syndrome is a condition where one or more extra X-chromosomes are present in a male.
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In Klinefelter''s syndrome, one or more extra X chromosomes are present.(The extra chromosomes identified as Klinefelter''s syndrome fall into one of the following categories: 47XXY, 48XXYY, 48XXXY, 49XXXY, or 49 XX/XXY.Although individuals with Kli...
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You may need a series of pre-travel vaccinations. Some vaccines need time to become effective.Depending on the destination, updating or"boosting" routine vaccinations is sometimes recommended.
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An infection is a condition in which viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites enter the body and cause a state of disease. Such invaders are called pathogens.
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Detailed information on the most common infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, chickenpox, chronic fatigue syndrome, common cold, diphtheria, E. coli, giardiasis, infectious mononucleosis, influenza (flu), lyme disease, malaria, measles, meningitis, mum
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Although the word meningitis suggests an inflammation of the meninges only, there is always some involvement of the most superficial parts of the brain that are contiguous to the meninges. Often there are also alterations in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
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Detailed information on the most common infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, chickenpox, chronic fatigue syndrome, common cold, diphtheria, E. coli, giardiasis, infectious mononucleosis, influenza (flu), lyme disease, malaria, measles, meningitis, mum
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Infectious diseases have always caused illness and death, but in the last decade, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has noticed a disturbing trend: The number of new infectious agents has been on the rise. These include the West Nile virus, monkey pox and hantavirus.
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Detailed information on the most common types of inflammatory and infectious disorders in children
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Detailed information on the most common inflammatory and infectious disorders in children
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Detailed information on infectious diseases in children There are many different infectious diseases that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Detailed information on digestive inflammatory and infectious disorders in children
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Infection is the invasion and replication of microorganisms— viruses, bacteria, protozoa, or fungi—in body tissues.There are thousands of infectious agents that can cause human disease. Although the body is extraordinarily adaptive in ...
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Detailed information on infections in children Fighting infectious diseases today is much easier than in the past. With proper hygiene and proper precautions, in addition to numerous vaccines and rapidly advancing medical technology, people are better equipped than ever to avoid getting sick.
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Detailed information on infectious diseases in children Topic Index All About the Immune System
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Glossary of terms relating to infectious diseases [back to top] acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - a disease, caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which kills or impairs cells of the immune system and progressively destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers. HIV is most commonly spread in teens and adults by sexual contact with an infected partner. HIV is most commonly spread in infants and children by vertical transmission from an infected mother while in the womb or during delivery.
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Detailed information on prevention of infectious diseases Prevention is the key to stopping the spread of many infectious diseases and sometimes can make the difference between life and death. Handwashing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection. Unfortunately, improper or infrequent handwashing continues to be a major factor in the spread of disease. Other important ways to prevent infection include following the appropriate immunization schedule, and using precautions with pets and on the job.
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Detailed information on infectious diseases on the job The healthcare professionals that take care of you are exposed to many different illnesses and diseases. By taking proper precautions, these healthcare professionals protect both themselves as well as their patients. The following are some of the basic precautions that can decrease the risk of infectious disease exposure in a healthcare setting:
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Detailed information on pets and infectious diseases Proper care of your pet may prevent him/her from becoming ill and infecting the household. Further, to prevent the spread of disease from your pet, take the following precautions:
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Detailed information on pets and infectious diseases Proper care of your pet may prevent him/her from becoming ill and infecting the household. Further, to prevent the spread of disease from your pet, take the following precautions:
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Detailed information on the most common infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, chickenpox, chronic fatigue syndrome, common cold, diphtheria, E. coli, giardiasis, infectious mononucleosis, influenza (flu), lyme disease, malaria, measles, meningitis, mum
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Detailed information on infectious diseases in children Infectious Diseases Home
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List of online resources to find additional information on infectious diseases This Web was compiled from a variety of sources including the online resources listed below, but is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your physician. The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.
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List of online resources to find additional information on infectious diseases This Web was compiled from a variety of sources including the online resources listed below, but is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your physician. The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.
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Defining a tropical infectious disease is not as straightforward. Almost all infectious diseases can be found in the tropics; there are a great number that occur predominantly in the tropics; and there are a few, such as sleeping sickness, that ar...
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The phrase"filth diseases" was coined in 1858 by British physician Charles Murchison to describe a class of conditions, mostly caused by infectious pathogens, that were associated with squalid living conditions—the overcrowded, unsanitary, a...
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EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES The term "emerging infection," first widely used in the early 1990s, refers to newly identified and previously unknown infectious agents that cause public health problems either locally or internationally. Their impac...
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Control of disease is the reduction of disease incidence, prevalence, morbidity, or mortality to a locally acceptable level as a result of deliberate efforts; continued intervention measures are required to maintain the reduction. Control is to be...
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Detailed information on emerging infectious diseases and how travelers can minimize their risk of infectious diseases
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Statistics relating to infectious disease The following statistics are the latest available from the National Center for Health Statistics (part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC) and the National Foundation of Infectious Diseases:
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Hemochromatosis is a disorder that interferes with the body''s ability to break down iron, and results in too much iron being absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.Hemochromatosis occurs when too much iron builds up in the body, particularly the...
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Hemochromatosis is an inherited blood disorder that causes the body to retain excessive amounts of iron. This iron overload can lead to serious health consequences, most notably cirrhosis of the liver.Hemochromatosis is also known as iron overload...
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It's a condition in which too much iron is absorbed from food and retained in the body.
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Detailed information on hemochromatosis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on autoimmune and metabolic liver disorders, including hemochromatosis (iron overload disease) and Wilson's disease
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Iron tests consist of four assays performed on serum or plasma to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of iron deficiency or iron overload. These tests are serum iron, total iron binding capacity(TIBC), serum ferritin, and serum transferrin.
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Iron tests are a group of blood tests that are done to evaluate the iron level in blood serum, the body''s capacity to absorb iron, and the amount of iron actually stored in the body. Iron is an essential trace element; it is necessary for the form...
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Hemochromatosis is an inherited blood disorder that causes the body to retain excessive amounts of iron. This iron overload can lead to serious health consequences, most notably cirrhosis of the liver.Hemochromatosis is also known as iron overload...
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Hemochromatosis is an inherited blood disorder that causes the body to retain excessive amounts of iron. This iron overload can lead to serious health consequences, most notably cirrhosis of the liver.Hemochromatosis is also known as iron overload...
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Iron is a mineral that the human body uses to produce the red blood cells(hemoglobin) that carry oxygen throughout the body. It is also stored in myoglobin, an oxygen-carrying protein in the muscles that fuels cell growth.Iron is abundant in red m...
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Iron is a vital component of heme, the component of hemoglobin that transports oxygen in the blood. Iron deficiency is the world''s most common cause of anemia(blood with low hemoglobin and red blood cell components).
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Conditions with a link to the individual''s genetic make-up.Genetic disorders are conditions that can be traced to an individual''s heredity. Many of these disorders are inherited and are governed by the same genetic rules that determine dimples and...
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Detailed information on the different types of genetic diseases that can affect a pregnancy
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Detailed information on the most common congenital and hereditary disorders in children
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A Harvard Medical School physician answers your question about the hereditary elements of addiction.
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Variations within the DNA sequence of a particular gene affect its function and may cause or predispose an individual a particular disease. Alterations in the genome may increase the frequency of disorder and disease with entire populations.Althou...
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Variations within the DNA sequence of a particular gene affect its function, and may cause or predispose an individual a particular disease. Alterations in the genome may increase the frequency of disorder and disease with entire populations.Altho...
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The traditional method used to study an inherited disease is to observe the pattern of its distribution in families through examination of a pedigree, the construction of which begins with the individual first known to have the disease. The pedigr...
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Any unusual variation or abnormality in the shape, structure, and/or function of an organ, body part, or tissue is commonly referred to as a birth defect. However, congenital anomaly is the more accurate and preferred term, since birth defect can ...
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An autoimmune disorder is a condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders.Normally the immune system''s army of white blood cells hel...
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Autoimmune disorders are conditions in which a person''s immune system attacks the body''s own cells, causing tissue destruction.Autoimmunity is accepted as the cause of a wide range of disorders, and it is suspected to be responsible for many more....
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Detailed information on autoimmune diseases and pregnancy Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the body makes antibodies against one's own normal body chemicals. In these diseases, antibodies cannot tell antigens in the inside of the cell from antigens outside of the cell. When the antibodies attack the internal cells, the reactions can be local - in just a small area, or systemic - throughout the whole body. The skin and connective tissues (cartilage, bone, tendons) are most affected but other tissues can be affected, as well, including nerve and muscle.
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Autoimmune disorders are conditions in which a person''s immune system attacks the body''s own cells, causing tissue destruction.Autoimmunity is accepted as the cause of a wide range of disorders and suspected to be responsible for many more. Autoim...
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Doctors divide autoimmune diseases in two categories: Those that attack a specific organ and those that target many organs.
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Diseases in which the immune system attacks the body''s own healthy tissues, forming antibodies in an assault on mistakenly identified"foreign invaders.".Autoimmune disorders occur when the body''s immune system loses its ability to recognize the di...
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Malnutrition is the condition that occurs when your body does not get enough nutrients.There are a number of causes of malnutrition. It may result from:.Inadequate or unbalanced diet Problems with digestion or absorption Certain medical conditions...
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Nutritional deficiencies occur when a person''s nutrient intake consistently falls below the recommended requirement. Nutritional deficiencies can lead.
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The only way to eat sensibly for life is to make sure you don't feel deprived of your favorite goodies, she says.
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Malnutrition(literally,"bad nutrition") is defined as"inadequate nutrition," and while most people interpret this as undernutrition, falling short of daily nutritional requirements, it can also mean overnutrition, meaning intake in excess of what ...
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Malnutrition is a condition that develops when the body does not get the proper amount of protein, energy(calories), vitamins, and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function.Poor eating habits or lack of available food...
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Malnutrition is the condition that develops when the body does not get the right amount of the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function.Malnutrition occurs in people who are either under-nouri...
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Oophorectomy is the surgical removal of one or both ovaries. It is also called ovariectomy.
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Oophorectomy is the surgical removal of one or both ovaries. It is also called ovariectomy.
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Undescended testicle repair is surgery to correct testicles that have not dropped down into the correct position in the scrotum.Orchidopexy; Inguinal orchidopexy; Orchiopexy; Repair of undescended testicle; Cryptorchidism repair.As a baby grows in...
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Testicular surgery is any surgical operation on the testicles.Testicular surgery is used primarily to correct developmental defects, treat infection, and treat cancer of the testes.Testicular surgery, a group of surgical operations performed on th...
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