Health Conditions – Page 8 – Dr. Curtis McElroy

Metabolic Disorders Metabolic disorders come in several types. There are inherited metabolic disorders by the hundreds, which involve an individual lacking an enzyme that metabolizes a certain amino acid or other chemical substrate, resulting in a buildup of toxic chemicals in the system. These are relatively rare disorders affecting one out of every 1000 babies […]

Autoimmune Hepatitis

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| Health Conditions, Internal Medicine

Autoimmune Hepatitis When white blood cells (lymphocytes) erroneously attack liver cells, they cause inflammation and damage to the liver. This results in the condition autoimmune hepatitis. There are two types of autoimmune hepatitis. Type 1 autoimmune hepatitis is the most common type of the disease. Although it can affect anyone of any age, it most […]

Alopecia (Hair Loss)

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| Embarrassing Health Issues, Health Conditions

Alopecia (Hair Loss) Alopecia areata is a skin condition which occurs as a result of our immune system mistakenly attacking our own healthy tissues. This creates a condition called autoimmune disease. Autoimmune disease can present itself in different ways, depending on which body part is affected. When the immune system damages the hair follicles the […]