Lipid disorders, or dyslipidemias, affect the levels of various forms of fat in the bloodstream. These disorders may arise due to inherited abnormalities or develop over time. Lipids travel through the blood, coated in proteins to make them...
A diet disorder, or eating disorder, involves severe disruptions in normal eating behavior. Generally, eating disorders begin with a small change in eating behavior and then gradually develop into a large problem. According to The National...
The brain communicates with itself and the rest of the body through electrical impulses sent between neurons. In seizure disorders, the electrical impulses in the brain are temporarily disrupted, resulting in a wide variety of symptoms due to...
Diet disorders, also known as eating disorders, are serious and sometimes life-threatening conditions that tend to affect more females than males, according to MayoClinic.com. Three main types exist: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge...
The larynx or voice box has two vocal cords, which are bands of muscle tissue that vibrate and produce sound. Any injury or damage to the vocal cords will affect your voice. According to the National Institutes of Health, disorders that can affect...
Bipolar disorder, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, is a mood disorder where patients cycle between mania and depression. However, not all patients exhibit the same symptoms of bipolar disorder: some patients...
Skin disorders include a variety of conditions that are both temporary and without a cure. A temporary skin disorder, such as contact dermatitis, can be irritating but easily resolved. It can be brought on by substances such as soap, cosmetics or...
The eye is a complex organ that can be affected by a number of different disorders. Some disorders are minor and can usually disappear on their own, but others are serious and can lead to permanent vision loss. It is important to get eye checkups...
The foot is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints and over 100 ligaments, tendons and muscles, according to MedlinePlus. All of these structures work together to provide balance and allow for movement of the body. Foot disorders can affect various parts...
Vitamin K disorders are relatively rare, with the exception of failing to get supplementation at birth and those resulting from another serious health condition. As a fat-soluble vitamin, vitamin K helps the blood retain the ability to clot,...
In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR), the term mental disorder is defined as "a clinically significant behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in an individual...
The stomach is an important organ that plays a vital role in digestion. Sometimes, the stomach may become paralyzed and not digest well. In some instances, parts of the stomach can enlarge. Also, stomach cells can also grow rapidly and cause...
Numerous disorders are associated with headaches. MedlinePlus states that a person should seek medical help if a headache is accompanied by a stiff neck, fever, loss of consciousness, confusion and pain in the eye or ear. Although serious causes...
Eating disorders are complex, psychological disorders that often cause drastic physiological consequences. Common symptoms include intense fear of weight gain, desperation and obsession regarding desired weight loss, food restriction, compulsive...
Neurological disorders affect the brain, spinal cord and nerves, which make up the nervous system. Body functions are managed by the nervous system, so damage to a part of the nervous system may cause difficulties with movement, thinking,...
The American Psychological Association has identified two primary types of eating disorders that exist in adulthood: anorexia and bulimia. Not all adults with an eating disorder fit into one of these well-defined categories, and the APA has a...
Diagnoses of mental illness in the United States are based on criteria set forth by the American Psychiatric Association in the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders." According to the National Institute of Mental Health,...
The bladder is a hollow organ that is part of the body's excretory, or urinary, system. The bladder is located in the lower abdomen and is responsible for storing urine until it is eliminated from the body. Bladder disorders most commonly result...
Eyelids protect and lubricate the eye by moving the tear film across the eye's surface. The tear film nourishes the eye and lubricates the surface to help with comfort and vision. If the eyelids cannot function properly, the tear film will not...
Learning disorders are neurological disorders resulting from the way the brain is wired. These disorders have nothing to do with the level of intelligence a person has, but with how the information is processed or communicated. About 15 percent of...
The causes of anxiety disorder depend on the type of disorder. For instance, the causes of social anxiety are understood a bit more than the causes of generalized anxiety disorder, according to the Mayo Clinic. Regardless, there still are risk...
When a child, teen or adult schedules an intake with a mental health professional because of symptoms of ADHD, the professional has to rule out other disorders before making a clear diagnosis. Kids, adolescents and adults can have more than one...
The nails protect the tips of the toes and fingers and are normally hard, shiny and strong.The nails develop from hardened skin cells and contain a protein called keratin. Nails begin their growth in the matrix, located under the cuticle, and grow...
The first portion of your small intestine is called the duodenum. It is the part of your intestine that food enters into from the stomach. In some instances, it may not form in early embryonic development, a condition called duodenal atresia....
The lungs are spongy, paired organs located deep within the chest and are responsible for respiration. Sometimes the airways can tighten or mucus can fill these airways. In some instances, a bacteria can infiltrate the lungs and lead to a very...
The skin is the barrier that separates the inside of the body from the outside environment. When the skin breaks or allergens from the outside environment find their way inside the body, a skin disorder may develop. According to Medline Plus, the...
Sensory disorders can be an indication, symptom or cause of a nutritional deficiency, toxicity or sensitivity and vice-versa. For example, chemosensory disorders involving smell or taste can impact nutritional status, while nutritional status can...
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