Explanation and Causes:
Pancreatitis can come in two forms. It can be diagnosed as chronic or acute. Acute usually results from a one time injury or illness while chronic stems from a constant irritant that irreparably damages the pancreas. Smoking or alcohol would constitute cause of chronic pancreatitis.
The pancreas is located [...]

Explanation and Causes:
The spinal cord consists of a large bundle of nerves that carry impulses to and from the brain to and from the rest of the body. Cells of the nervous system don’t regenerate under most conditions and therefore injuries to the spinal cord sometimes irreparable and might have everlasting effects [...]

Explanation and Causes:
The human spine is made up of vertebrae which are made of bone. Within the vertebrae run a long tube of neurons called the spinal cord. To allow movement, flexibility, and cushion the vertebrae are separated by discs of cartilage called vertebral discs. From the top of the [...]