Author: Saroj Kumari
Alkaptonuria Alkaptonuria or black urine disease is a rare disease that occurs due to a genetic mutation of homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase (HGD). The HGD gene mutation that occurs causes the homogentisate oxidase enzyme to fail to work properly. This enzyme functions to break down and decompose two amino acids called tyrosine and phenylalanine. People with this disease experience a buildup of a chemical called homogentisic acid in the body, causing urine and certain body parts to turn dark. This disease can occur since childhood but can go undetected until adulthood because it sometimes does not cause symptoms. This disease is quite…
What are the drugs to strengthen the womb of young pregnant women? One of them is Allylestrenol. Allylestrenol is a drug containing synthetic progesterone which is often used in progesterone hormone replacement therapy. This hormone drug is generally given to women who are at risk of miscarriage due to progesterone hormone deficiency. The way this drug works is similar to natural progesterone, namely forming a strong placenta so that it can maintain the fetus in the womb. Allylestrenol can also reduce the sensitivity of the uterus to the hormone oxytocin which can trigger contractions. With the right dosage, this drug…
Are you familiar with albinism? If not, have you ever seen someone whose skin and hair are pale white or very light? Well, this condition is known as albinism. The general public often calls it albino. Albinism is a disorder in the production of melanin in the body. A person with this condition has white, pale, or very light skin. It should be underlined that if not treated properly, in some cases albinism can cause mental problems in sufferers. Someone who suffers from this condition may experience stress or become an inferior person. Because albinism can make sufferers feel inferior because…
Albinism is a condition where a person experiences an abnormality in the production of melanin or pigment that causes the sufferer to have skin, hair, and even eyes that look very pale or white. Albinism cannot be cured. However, even though someone experiences albinism, this condition does not affect the quality of life of the sufferer. A person who experiences albinism can still live a normal life like someone who does not experience this condition. Genetic Mutation Causes Albinism The main cause of albinism is due to changes or mutations in one of the genes in a person’s body while still…
Albinism is a disorder in melanin production that causes sufferers to lack melanin or have no pigment at all. This albinism condition will cause the color of the sufferer’s hair, skin, and eyes to look very pale or tend to be white. Albinism can be suffered by any ethnic group in the world. People who experience albinism are generally more familiar with the term albino. Although albinism cannot be cured for life, this condition does not prevent sufferers from being able to live a normal life. Albinos Generally Have Problems with Vision People with albinism usually have a lack of…