Being able to walk pain-free is a blessing. Being able to walk without showing the pain is a skill. Sometimes this is a condition an osteoarthritis patient going through. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that most of old age people facing. This disease can be treated at home naturally. People with this mostly face cartilage to rub together, swelling,…
Pleomorphic Adenomais a very common type of non-cancerous tumor also known as benign neoplasm. It is found in your salivary gland and most common tumor of the parotid gland. Pleomorphic Adenoma term derived from pleomorphism ie. its variable appearance seen in light microscopy. It is a Benign Mixed tumor (BMT’s) type of salivary gland because of its pleomorphic appearance, characterized by…
Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a perplexing large vessel vasculitis that had been recognised for more than 200 years but continues to be a big therapeutic challenge for the physicians. It is a rare type of vasculitis, that causes vessel inflammation. In refractory Takayasu arteritis, the inflammation damages the large artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of…
ABOUT AKIK PISHTI Akik pishti is an herbal, mineral preparation in Ayurveda. As the name pishti suggests, it is mainly available in powder (bhasma) form and is used mostly in heart disorders. AKIK – AN OVERVIEW Akik – Agate (SiO2) is a semi precious stone. Chemically, it is a combination of silica and oxygen, but may contain manganese, iron, and…
Introduction Anaplastic ependymoma is an abnormal type of cancer in ependymal cells of the central nervous system. An ependymoma is called as anaplastic when the cells get multiplied very quickly and rapidly. It’s a very rare kind of neoplasm. Adults are prone to anaplastic ependymoma (most commonly seen in spinal cord). In children, it is commonly seen in the brain…
Introduction Erectile Dysfunction also known as impotency, is a sexual problem in males characterised by the inability to keep an erection firm enough during sexual intercourse. Having this trouble from time to time is not always a cause of concern but if it is an ongoing issue, it can cause stress, affects self confidence of the individual and contributes to…
Introduction It is an inherited disease which is autosomal recessive. It damages the nervous system which is progressive. Initially it disturbs the gait coordination. It then leads to scoliosis,various heart disease and diabetes. It really does not affect the person’s cognitive function. The disease occurs slowly and becomes progressive. It sometimes leads to immobility. This happens due to genetic mutation…
Overview Piles are also known as hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus and in the lower rectum.This condition is similar to varicose veins. Piles or hemorrhoids are very common. It is estimated that nearly 3 out of 4 adults have hemorrhoids from time to time.Sometimes, they do not cause any symptoms but at other times they can cause itching,…
Introduction Atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema) is a skin inflammation which is characterized by relapsing, chronic, pruritic, eczematous eruptions of skin. It usually starts in early childhood but the severity of the diseases varies on years. The symptoms are worsened by scratching and have increased risk of infections. Risk Factors for Atopic Dermatitis The exact etiology of atopic dermatitis still remains…
Goodpasture Syndrome is a rare disorder but considered as a serious disorder that affects lungs as well as kidneys. It occurs when immune system of the person mistakenly produces antibodies against collagen (protein that helps to form the connective tissue) in the kidneys and lungs. It mostly affects young men. It can affect the people in the age group of…