Patients with dysproteinemia suffer from a congenital or acquired imbalance of blood proteins. Because these proteins are produced in the liver, liver damage is behind the phenomenon in many cases. Treatment depends on the primary cause. What is dysproteinemia? The Greek prefix “dys-” literally means “disorder” or “malfunction.” “Aemia” means “in the blood” in German. … Dysproteinemia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy represents a disease that occurs in only a small number of individuals. In hypertrophic osteoarthropathy, sections on the diaphyses in the area of the long tubular bones on the limbs swell. The areas affected by the swellings cause pain. In addition, the toes and fingers of patients suffering from hypertrophic osteoarthropathy widen. What … Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Pemphigus foliaceus is an autoimmunologic disease of the skin in which cells of the immune system break down proteins that bind to the skin. This causes clefts to form on the skin, which later become vesicles. Treatment is by systemic administration of glucocorticoids or other drugs that dampen the immune system. What is pemphigus foliaceus? … Pemphigus Foliaceus: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Plasma proteins are the proteins of blood plasma. They differ from serum proteins primarily in that they contain clotting factors. Plasma proteins perform numerous tasks in the organism and can be affected by deficiency symptoms in the context of various diseases. What are plasma proteins? By plasma proteins, physicians mean the proteins of the blood … Plasma Proteins: Function & Diseases
