Turner Syndrome- December 29, 2004 Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the lack of an X chromosome. What is going on in the body Turner syndrome only affects females. Because females with Turner syndrome dont have the normal number of chromosomes, the bodys natural balance is upset. This results in underdevelopment of the ovaries, breasts, uterus and vagina. Females with this disorder are infertile.http://www.health.am/diseases/more/turner_syndrome/ Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus- December 29, 2004 Alternate Names : Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, IDDM, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors Type 1 diabetes mellitus, more commonly known as type 1 diabetes, is a disease in which the pancreas produces too little insulin to meet the bodys needs. Insulin is a hormone that helps control the level of glucose in the blood. Glucose is the main form of sugar in the body. see Type 1 Diabeteshttp://www.health.am/diseases/more/type_1_diabetes_mellitus/ Acute cholecystitis (Gallstones)- December 29, 2004 Alternative names Cholecystitis - acute; Gallstones - acute cholecyctitis Definition Acute cholecystitis is a sudden inflammation of the gallbladder that causes severe abdominal pain.http://www.health.am/diseases/more/acute_cholecystitis_gallstones/ |