Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is produced by the body as a response to sun exposure; it can also be consumed in food or supplements.Having enough vitamin D is important for a number of reasons, including maintaining healthy bones and teeth; it may also protect against a range of conditions such as …
What Are Gallstones? Gallstones are usually composed of cholesterol that has crystallized from bile. They form in the gallbladder or in the bile ducts. They may leave the gallbladder and lodge in the cystic duct, the common bile duct, or the ampulla of Vater. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped sac located beneath the liver. …
ABO (blood group system) incompatibility is one of the diseases which can cause jaundice. ABO incompatibility happens when a mother’s blood type is O, and her baby’s blood type is A or B. The mother’s immune system may react and make antibodies against her baby’s red blood cells. The consequences and treatment are similar to …
