20 Most Serious Health Problems

  The liver is a very important organ of the body. It filters blood coming from the digestive tract and then passes it to the rest of the body. It produces bile that helps the removal of toxic wastes and breaks down fats during digestion. The liver makes proteins important for the blood plasma. The liver ensures the metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. 1.  What is the cirrhosis of the liver? 2.   How serious is this medical condition?   3.  whether it is curable?  4.  What causes it?  are some of the questions that come to the minds of the people who are worried about their liver health.  Cirrhosis of liver :- Cirrhosis of the liver occurs when it is exposed to excessive alcohol consumption or a person is a hepatitis patient. It is a late stage of scarring ( fibrosis).  The liver has the tendency to repair itself whenever some damage is done to it by alcohol or any other disease.  In the process of repair,...

  1. What is Alzheimer's disease? 2.   What causes it? 3.  Can it be prevented? 4. What is the treatment? What is Alzheimer's disease:- Alzheimer's disease is basically dementia that occurs when the brain cells of a person die away leading to memory loss. It is a neurological disorder that is associated with growing age. There is a gradual decline in the thinking and behavior of the patient. The social life of  An Alzheimer's patient is disrupted as he cannot function independently. Causes of Alzheimer's:- Medical specialists believe that Alzheimer's is caused by a combination of genetic, lifestyle, and such other factors which may have some bearing on the functioning of the brain. The real cause of Alzheimer's is yet to be established but doctors largely believe that certain issues with brain protein disturb the normal functions of brain cells ( neurons) that start toxic activities. Damaged neurons lose connections with each other and waste away. The damag...