What is hyperphosphatemia?

Hyperphosphatemia is the term for elevated phosphates in the blood. Phosphates are the naturally occurring form of phosphorus and is necessary for many processes in the body. Most of the phosphates within the body are found in the bones and the concentration in the bloodstream is carefully regulated. Excess may be excreted through the kidneys. Hyperphosphatemia arises when excess phosphates are absorbed from the gut, reduced excretion of phosphates and higher than normal production of phosphates.

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What is antithrombin deficiency?

Antithrombin deficiency is a condition where a natural anti-clotting agent in the blood, known as antithrombin III, is either deficient or dysfunctional. It can be inherited or may be acquired in life. The condition can lead to serious complications when clots form in the circulation and block the blood flow to crucial organs. Death is possible. Antithrombin deficiency is a fairly common blood clotting disorder occurring in about 1 in 2,000 to 5,000 people. It can affect both men and women equally.

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What is Behcet disease?

Behcet disease is a condition marked by the repeated formation of open sores (ulcers) in the mouth, on the genitals, skin lesions and inflammation of the uvea of the eye. It is also known as Behcet’s syndrome since it is a collection of different symptoms without a clear explanation for the occurrence of these symptoms. Behcet’s disease is believed to be an autoimmune disease that is triggered by a previous viral or bacterial infection in a genetically susceptible person.

There is chronic inflammation of many tissues throughout the body, although ulcers in the mouth, genitals and uveitis are the main presenting features.  Overall, it is an uncommon condition affecting only about 1 in 500,000 people in the United States. It tends to affect people between the ages of 20 to 40 years and on average, it tends to start around 25 to 30 years of age.

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What is subclavian artery thrombosis?

Subclavian artery thrombosis is a blockage of the subclavian artery by a blood clot. Injury to a vessel and narrowing due to fatty plaques (atherosclorosis) are common predisposing factors of a blockage of an artery with a blood clot. This is typically seen with older people. However, subclavian artery thrombosis can also arise in younger people, particularly athletes, when muscles around the artery compresses it and increases the chance of clot formation. Depending on the degree of blockage, a subcvlavian artery thrombosis can lead to a stroke.

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Respiratory Acidosis Definition

Respiratory acidosis refers to the condition in which body fluids, especially the blood, become too acidic due to higher than normal levels of carbon dioxide. It is an indication that breathing (ventilation) is not adequately expelling the carbon dioxide from the body. There are a number of different causes of respiratory acidosis. It is a state that arises with certain diseases, and is not a disease on its own. Without proper intervention respiratory acidosis can lead to a host of severe complications and even progress to death.

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