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Does cystic fibrosis cause mood swings?
No... Cystic Fibrosis - is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs, pancreas, liver and intestine - not a mental health issue !
What is the clinical description of cystic fibrosis?
Wikipedia defines it as follows... Cystic fibrosis (CF), also known as mucoviscidosis, is a genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs but also the pancreas, liver,kidneys, and intestine.
Does CF effect more than the lungs?
CF, Cystic fibrosis affects mainly the lungs, liver, pancreas, and intestines.
How does a person becomes infected with cystic fibrosis?
The mother and father both have one mutated cystic fibrosis gene. If the child receives genes from the mother and the father that are both mutated, then the child will develop cystic fibrosis. If the child receives only one chromosome containing the CFTR(cystic fibrosis transport regulator: the gene that is mutated in cystic fibrosis), then the child will not develop CF. He will still have the CF gene, but it is a recessive trait, so you need two of these chromosomes that contain the mutated gene to develop the symptoms of CF and be affected by it. Use a punnet square if you still don't understand :)
What parts of the body are affected by cystic fibrosis?
airways, bronchial, lungs, pancreas, skin, liver, small instestine, reproductive tract
What is the medical term meaning liver inflammation and fibrosis?
Cirrhosis is defined as liver inflammation and fibrosis. Liver inflammation is hepatitis. Fibrosis is fibrosis.
What two parts of the body are affected by cystic fibrosis?
cystic fibrosis means there is too much fluid in the lungs and it makes it very hard for them to breathe. It also affects their growing and their digestive system because of the mucus. Unfortunately even a small cold can make them very sick because it affects the lungs. Unfortunately they usually die in their 30's and it is a very serious disease that more people need to be educated about.
What age does cystic fibrosis occur?
it is a infection in the liver an dlungs and can kill u...... if u have exercise everyday and drink lots of fluids an have a healthy diet also u can take medicines to help treat this dissorderEdit from another person:Cystic Fibrosis is not an infection, it is an inherited genetic disorder. Nor is it restricted to the liver and lungs, as my mother has it in her uterus and ovaries. However, I believe the (incomplete) question was about what it does. Basically, it causes tissues to become hard tumors, which can continue to grow in size significantly.
What's Cystic fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder which affects the lungs and pancreas. It causes the lungs to get clogged with mucus, which in turn makes the lungs a breeding ground for bacteria. In the pancreas, it blocks the pancreas from absorbing enzymes, which makes its victims prone to malnutrition. Often times, they have to take treatments such as lung therapy every day, as well as enzyme supplements on a daily basis. The average life expectancy is 37.Cystic Fibrosis is caused by a defective gene which causes a thick, sticky mucus. It builds up in the lungs and pancreas (the organ that helps to break-down food.) Cystic Fibrosis results in life-threatening lung infections and digestive problems. Symptoms are varied, but the most common are: No bowel movements in first 24 - 48 hours of life (baby!) Stools that are pale or clay colored, foul smelling or float. Infants can have salty tasting skin. Recurrent respiratory infections, such as pneumonia or sinusitis. Coughing/wheezing. Weight loss or can't gain weight normally in childhood. Diarrhea, delayed growth and fatigue.Cystic Fibrosis is the most common fatal genetic disease occurring in about 1 in 30,000 births. The gene must be inherited from both the mother and the father. Children inheriting only one copy of the gene are carriers but do not display symptoms. Average life expectancy for Cystic Fibrosis is approximately 32 years of age. There are many treatments but no cure. People with Cystic Fibrosis are at high risk of developing other conditions such as Cystic Fibrosis related Arthritis and Cystic Fibrosis related Diabetes, Liver failure and ultimately respiratory failure leading to death. Once a person with Cystic Fibrosis loses enough lung function the only other treatment is a lung transplant
How many chromosomes does cystic fibrosis affect?
There are no 'Side Effects', just things that 'come with the package'. You can suffer breathlessness, bowel problems and probalmes with liver and kidneys. There are other things too, but at age 13, that's all I've really had so far.
What connects the liver and cystic duct?
calots triangle
What does the medical abbreviation ELFT mean?
Enhanced liver fibrosis testenzyme liver function test
