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  • Impaired Glucose Tolerance

    Impaired Glucose Tolerance Definition and Description of Impaired Glucose Tolerance Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) is a metabolic condition characterized by higher-than-normal blood glucose levels after fasting and during the glucose tolerance test, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. It is often considered a pre-diabetic state, indicating the body’s difficulty in processing glucose,…

  • Incontinence/OAB

    Incontinence/OAB Definition and Description of Incontinence/OAB Incontinence and Overactive Bladder (OAB) are medical conditions that affect an individual’s ability to control urination. Incontinence is characterized by an involuntary loss of urine, which can range from mild leakage to total loss of bladder control. OAB, on the other hand, involves frequent urges to urinate, often accompanied…

  • Indiana Type Amyloidosis (Type II)

    Indiana Type Amyloidosis (Type II) Definition and Description of Indiana Type Amyloidosis (Type II) Indiana Type Amyloidosis (Type II) is a rare form of amyloidosis characterized by the deposition of amyloid proteins in various tissues and organs, primarily associated with chronic inflammatory conditions. These amyloid proteins, which are misfolded proteins, can accumulate in organs such…

  • Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis

    Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis Definition and Description of Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis (ISM) is a form of mastocytosis characterized by an abnormal accumulation of mast cells in multiple organs, such as the bone marrow, skin, and gastrointestinal tract. Mast cells are a type of white blood cell that play a significant role in allergic…

  • Infantile Gaucher Disease

    Infantile Gaucher Disease Definition and Description of Infantile Gaucher Disease Infantile Gaucher Disease is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects infants and continues into childhood. It is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase, which is essential for breaking down a type of fat called glucocerebroside. The accumulation of this fat in various…

  • Infectious Mononucleosis

    Infectious Mononucleosis Definition and Description of Infectious Mononucleosis Infectious Mononucleosis, commonly known as “mono,” is a viral infection often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a member of the herpes virus family. Characterized by the proliferation of lymphocytes in the blood, it predominantly affects teenagers and young adults. Patients may experience symptoms such as fatigue,…

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s Disease

    Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s Disease Definition and Description of Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s Disease Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a term primarily used to describe two chronic conditions that cause inflammation in the digestive tract: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn’s disease specifically can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the anus,…

  • Identifying Asthma Triggers

    Identifying Asthma Triggers Definition and Description of Identifying Asthma Triggers Identifying asthma triggers refers to recognizing the factors that can cause an asthma attack or worsen asthma symptoms. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which can lead to difficulty in breathing. Triggers vary from person to person…

  • Idiopathic Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

    Idiopathic Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Definition and Description of Idiopathic Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Idiopathic Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA) is a type of anemia that occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys its own red blood cells. The term “idiopathic” means that the exact cause of the condition is unknown. Hemolytic anemia, in general,…

  • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Definition and Description of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive lung disease characterized by the scarring (fibrosis) of lung tissue. This scarring makes it increasingly difficult for the lungs to function properly, leading to severe shortness of breath and a persistent dry cough. The term “idiopathic” indicates…