Pulmonary Hemosiderosis, Idiopathic: definition
A lung disorder caused by iron deficiency characterized by a triad of recurrent episodes of alveolar hemorrhage, hemoptysis (bloody sputum), and iron deficiency anemia.
Idiopathic or Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura: definition
An auto-immune bleeding disorder characterized by destruction of circulating thrombocytes (platelets) in blood by auto-antibodies.
IgA Deficiency (IgAD): definition
An inherited immune deficiency disorder characterized by the marked absence of IgA (immunoglobulin A) type antibodies in blood in the presence of normal blood levels of IgG (immunoglobulin G) and IgM (immunoglobulin M) type antibodies.…
Hypocalcemia (Low Blood Calcium): definition
The level of calcium in the bloodstream is too low to meet metabolic needs of the body for calcium.
IgA Nephropathy: definition
A primary renal disease in which circulating IgA antigliadin antibodies (IgA-AGA) are often found and is characterized by recurrent hematuria (blood in urine), mild proteinuria (protein in urine), and changes to the kidney’s filtering apparatus…
Hypocalciuria: definition
Abnormally low amount of calcium in the urine, indicating low urinary calcium excretion which is an early renal compensatory mechanism in hypocalcemia.
Impotence: definition
An erectile dysfunction disorder in males characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection satisfactory for intercourse. Malnutrition is a major cause. Click for full description.
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar): definition
The level of glucose in blood is too low to meet metabolic needs of the body for glucose.
Inability to Concentrate: definition
A mental dysfunction characterized by trouble fixing the mind on one subject to the exclusion of all other thoughts. Malnutrition is a major cause and dehydration contributes. Click for full description.
Hypokalemia (Low Potassium Blood Level): definition
The level of potassium in the bloodstream is too low to meet metabolic needs of the body for this mineral.