ABSTRACT Small Intestinal bacterial overgrowth occurs when there is an abnormal increase in the bacterial population in the small intestines. Small intestines or small bowel is an organ in the gastrointestinal tract where absorption of nutrients takes place. It is 18 feet long and is longer than large intestines hence known as small intestines due to its narrower diameter. It…
Abstract Grahani & is anayurvedic name of digestive fire that means Agni which help to digest our food. Acharya Sushruta describes it, it is located between pakvasya and amasya and also known as Shashti pitta Dhara kala. WhenthisAgni is in a calm state or in ayurvedic term known as Manda Agni then body is unable to digest food and leads to…
Abstract Mesalamine comes under the class of medication that affects inflammation causing agents in the body that is responsible for tissue damage and diarrhea. It is a drug of choice for mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. It also helps in preventing recurrence of symptoms. Mesalamine is an agent which is derived from sulfasalazine which is an anti inflammatory agent. It…
What is Ulcerative Colitis? As the name suggests, the term ‘Ulcerative’ means the formation of ulcers in the large intestine similar to the ulcer formation in the mouth and ‘Colitis’ means inflammation of the colon. It results from the prolonged inflammation and irritation of the membrane that lines the walls of the colon. The ulcers develop in the lining of…