In: Anatomy and Physiology
Non infectious diseases of Digestive System
S. No |
Disease |
Features |
1. |
Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
It is observed when stomach acid or bile flows into the food pipe and irritates the lining. Acid reflux and heartburn |
2. |
Gastric ulcers |
The are associated with stress and intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. |
3. |
Villous atrophy |
Villous atrophy occurs when intestinal villi erode away leaving a virtually flat surface |
4. |
Coeliac disease |
Coeliac disease is a condition where immune system attacks tissues gluten is administered. This damage gut small intestine and there is poor absorption of nutrients. |
5. |
Ulcerative colitis |
It is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers in digestive tract. |
Non infectious diseases of Urinary System
S. No |
Disease |
Features |
1. |
Glomerulonephritis |
It is the inflammation of nephron that may lead to kidney damage. |
2. |
Hyperuricosuria |
It is due to presence of excessive amounts of uric acid in the urine due to impaired purine metabolism. |
3. |
Renal calculus |
It is stone in the kidney due to increased excretion of calcium and oxalic acid in urine. |
4. |
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy |
It is a is a noncancerous increase in size of the prostate gland |
5. |
Acute Renal Failure |
It is a sudden and usually temporary loss of kidney function |
Non infectious diseases of Reproductive System
S. No |
Disease |
Features |
1. |
Endometriosis |
It is a disorder in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside the uterus. |
2. |
Uterine Fibroids |
They are non-cancerous growths in the uterus that can develop during a woman's childbearing years. |
3. |
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome |
In this disease ovaries may develop numerous small collections of follicles and fail to regularly release eggs |
4. |
Kallmann syndrome |
It is a disorder causing decreased functioning of the sex hormone-producing glands caused by a deficiency or both testes from the scrotum. |
5. |
Impotence |
It is the inability of a male to produce or maintain an erection. |