All you need to know about Digestion
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Digestion is the basic and most important process of the body. The process of digestion is started in the mouth and ends in the last part of the intestine. The digestive system consists of the digestive tract and ... Views: 445
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In the world of modernization, getting help from modern science for diseases is justified. But have you ever thought that the drugs you take are exactly what they do to your body? What we tend to ask is that have you ever thought about the mechanism that is followed by these ... Views: 469
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What comes to mind when we hear the word sarson ka saag? A typical punjabi dhaba with jute cot lying in the open and some punjabi style kitchen, right? But what if, sarson ka saag or say mustard greens is much more beyond that. It might be a little difficult for you to believe, ... Views: 589
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We are exposed to many diseases causing microbes, viruses, bacteria continually but don't always fall sick as there is a mechanism which works 24X7 to protect us from them. This mechanism is called the Immune system. There are many ways by which this safety mechanism could be ... Views: 448
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We know how incredible it is to have your first child as a woman. Almost every expecting mother fantasizes about a simple pregnancy and a painless delivery. However, since no one can predict what will happen in the delivery room, not everyone will have a typical birth. For a ... Views: 424
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We've all seen the 'for men' products, but is there really a difference between men's and women's skincare? Yes! On some levels, male and female skin is vastly different, but on others, they are almost identical. The skin is the body's biggest organ, and it serves a variety of ... Views: 398
INTRODUCTION
A day in our lives primarily depends on our mental state being influenced by our physical status. To maintain the freshness and enthusiasm all day long, the routine we follow since waking up along with the kind of thought processes we cling onto have a great deal. Even a ... Views: 459
Marma Therapy
Have you ever wondered if you can relieve your digestive woes without medicines? Ever wondered if you could get rid of a bad case of headache with just a touch? No, we're not talking about miracles, we're talking about the Marmas.
Dating back to 1500 BC, Marma therapy is ... Views: 514
INTRODUCTION
Are you a person interested in spending more time on a small screen? Are you a person who likes snacking in between movies? Are you a person who is eager to know the happenings of the next episode in a television series? Then you need to go through this.
A recent ... Views: 613
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You may not be aware that the air we breathe inside our homes is significantly more polluted than the air outdoors. Why? Because our everyday products contain contaminants that we are oblivious to. Infections caused by pathogens that can be transmitted by air over time and ... Views: 422
BURNING SENSATION IN FEET - A PRECURSOR TO GOUT?
Often feeling a burning sensation in your feet? Is it related to uric acid? It could be a warning indication of something more serious. The accumulation of excess uric acid in the body can cause burning in the soles of the feet. Gout is a ... Views: 517
If you are suffering from unpredictable patchy hair loss, it's important to see to it as soon as possible!
Hair loss is one common complaint faced by the majority of citizens in a society. Be it the dumps of stress or the hormonal to nutritional malfunction, unpredictable hair loss is just so ... Views: 479
A WAY TO IDENTITY DISEASE
Technology has developed so much that everything can be done in one click. Finding a disease that is a diagnosis of an ailment has become easy with the advancement of technology. But still, the examination of the by-products produced by our body gives us a ... Views: 408
We have come to live in a technologically evolved society where it would be surprising if one does not own a cellphone. One cannot find a single person without a smartphone, let alone a cell phone. A cell phone has catapulted from being an object of leisure to an object of absolute necessity. ... Views: 474
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Lichen Sclerosus is a rare skin condition characterized by the appearance of whitish patches on the skin along with its thinning. Anal and genital regions are most commonly affected by this skin disorder. Although anyone can be affected by this rare skin disease but women in their ... Views: 541
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Autoimmune Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain cells resulting from a condition where the body's immune system targets the healthy tissues of the brain & spinal cord. This disorder is manifested as both psychiatric and neurological symptoms. These symptoms may vary from ... Views: 512
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Klebsiella is an organism that causes many infections. These infections can take the form of sepsis, urinary tract infection, pneumonia and wound infections. Since 2011 a global explosion of klebsiella infections has been reported and most importantly this bacteria is resistant to ... Views: 518
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Strongyloides infection is an infection caused by intestinal worms. Intestinal worms are one of the main types of intestinal parasites. This is the most common problem which makes abdominal pain and anal discomfort. Mainly children suffer from this disease. These parasites affect ... Views: 474
Ulcerative colitis is a condition where ulcer formation occurs in the large intestine, which happens mostly due to any long standing inflammation of the colons. Common symptoms may include abdominal pain, anorectal bleeding and fluctuating bowel movements diarrhea and constipation). This ... Views: 535
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Klebsiella are the gram negative, rod shaped and non-motile bacteria which belongs to the tribe Klebsiellae and family Enterobacteraceae. This bacteria is covered with a capsule which gives it a larger shape and also protects it against defense mechanisms of many hosts. Usually, ... Views: 914
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Testicular microlithiasis is an uncommon condition. It is diagnosed on a follow up ultrasound of the testes or scrotum. This condition arises when small clusters of calcium get deposited around both of the testis. In almost 90% of cases the diagnosis was made accidently. The tests ... Views: 761
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Lungs are one of the major organs in the body making it survive by exchanging the essential gases in and out of the body. Each body cell requires a sufficient amount of oxygen to sustain life. Lungs supply oxygen to all body parts and exhale carbon dioxide and other gases from the ... Views: 764
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The intestine is a long tube that runs from the stomach to the anus which helps in the absorption of water and nutrients from the food that we eat. The intestine consists of a large and small intestine along with the rectum. The small and large intestine works together whereas the ... Views: 722
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Lymphatic tissue is present throughout our whole body and each lymphoid tissue has its own function. Cells present in lymphatic tissue are B-cells, T-cells, and type of WBC (White blood cell).
Lymphatic tissues are present in
Lymph node:- It is the small structure present in ... Views: 533
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In today’s world, a person is judged by his face appearance and brain skills or ability of the brain to complete tasks in a proper manner. Combination of face and brainpower is required to maintain your space in the eyes of society. But, what if both face look and brain’s ability ... Views: 794
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The word end stage liver disease gives a sign of panic to everyone. Nowadays due to increased prevalence of unhygienic lifestyle (over intake of unsaturated fats and beverages), behavioral activities, adulteration in most of the food items, the rate of liver disease has also ... Views: 671
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Central nervous system is the most complex and largest part of the nervous system. It plays a crucial role in aligning the activities of all body parts and at risk of getting affected by various diseases or disorders. From numerous disorders of the central nervous system, ... Views: 1056
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Hemolytic uremic syndrome is a clinical syndrome which is typically characterized by progressive renal failure. This syndrome is termed as micro angiopathy (disease of blood vessels) which is associated with hemolytic anemia (a type of anemia in which red blood cell destruction is ... Views: 730
Introduction
A neurological disorder causes temporary weakness or paralysis of the face muscles called as Bell’s palsy .It occurs when nerve controls the facial muscles is inflamed or compressed.This disorder is also associated with influenza,high blood pressure,diabetes,tumors, headache,and ... Views: 977
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'Radiculopathy' refers to a set of conditions marked by a 'pinched nerve' in the spine. In this condition, a nerve root in the spinal column gets compressed, because of which the functions of the nerve are hampered. The compression of a nerve in the spine leads to pain, numbness, or ... Views: 751
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The main focus of the article is Hernia. This article includes information such as what is Hernia, types of hernia, how it develops, symptoms, complications, preventive measures. It is a bulging of tissue or organ through a feeble position in the body. Hernia causes pain in the abdomen ... Views: 799
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Hyperaldosteronism is an endocrine disorder. Endocrine disorders are those which are related to impaired secretion of endocrine glands. Endocrine glands include Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Thyroid, parathyroid, Adrenal gland etc which secretes hormones. Hormones helps in the process of ... Views: 829
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Embracing the parenthood after 30-35 years of age has seemed to set a trend and more people are going for it and we can see more women are pregnant in their 30s as compared to the earlier times when the age was 20s. There are certain factors which are responsible for this drastic ... Views: 741
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Scheuermann’s disease is condition characterized by hump back or rounded upper back. It is also termed as Scheuermann’s kyphosis. This disorder is one of the most common reasons for back pain in young adults. Pain appears after severe exertion or long duration of inactivity. ... Views: 607
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Systemic sclerosis is a generalized form of scleroderma which affects multiple organs at a time and if not treated timely can cause various complications. Here in this article we will be learning about causes, pathogenesis, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in ... Views: 1093
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Hemihyperthrophy or Overgrowth syndrome is a condition in which one side of the body grows inappropriately more than the other side of the body. The other name used for Hemihypertrophy is Hemihyperplasia. Usually, the facial features, upper extremities, or lower extremities are ... Views: 914
Overview
Tzanck tests are an old school yet important serological test done to detect the Tzanck cells that are characteristic and peculiar of herpes simplex, herpes zoster, varicella and pemphigus Vulgaris. This test is also used to differentiate between Toxic epidermal necrolysis, ... Views: 833
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Wegener's granulomatosis (granulomatosis with polyangiitis) is a disease characterized by damage to small vessels, with the formation of specific granulomas, in various organs and systems of the human body. In this article, we are going to discuss what Granulomatous with Polyangiitis ... Views: 941
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The musculoskeletal system is the most important system of body responsible for various body movements and moving to-and-fro. If there is a certain deformity in the single body part or joint, the dependency on other human beings increases due to which the daily activities are ... Views: 707
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If you ever experience sudden chest pain, always get it checked out by a doctor to make sure your heart is healthy.
Chest pain isn’t always due to heart troubles. It could be caused by a condition called costochondritis, an inflammation around your upper ribs. According to a study, ... Views: 777
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Today, we are going to discuss about a skin disease that affects a person’s outer beauty and develops various blisters on the body i.e. Pemphigus foliaceus. But still research is going on to rule out the cause of this disease. In this article, we are going to discuss ... Views: 718
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Priapism is a rare or uncommon disorder, but its sudden attacks make it a medical emergency that should be treated timely to prevent the complications. It is a male disorder that affects their Penis. Priapism is of two types Ischemic and Non-Ischemic, out of which one is more painful ... Views: 860
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Acoustic Neuroma is a rare, non-cancerous condition which affects the hearing and balance nerves in the inner ear. In people affected by this condition, a slow-growing tumor develops on the main nerve which leads from the inner ear to the brain. The tumor can gradually press against ... Views: 833
Cystic acne is a type of acne that is severe in type and the pores in the skin formed become blocked then leading to infection and inflammation of the part. Cystic acne is the most serious type of acne among the types of acne. It develops when the cyst is formed deep beneath the skin.
Pimples ... Views: 778
Unpleasant odor coming from the mouth is called bad breath or halitosis and is a common issue among many people. Bad Breath is also a sign of unhygienic lifestyle. It may be caused by some food items, poor oral hygiene, dry mouth, digestive problems, low carb diet, dental problems or production ... Views: 764
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Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a pathogenic bacteria that can cause infections of the genitals, throat, and eyes. Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections can affect both men and women. The infections require timely treatment, to prevent the spread of infections from the affected organs to various ... Views: 796
Afibrinogenemia is a rare bleeding disorder that affects the normal process of blood clotting after an injury. The disorder leads to uncontrolled bleeding in affected patients because of the lack of 'fibrinogen' blood protein which facilitates the clotting process after injury-related damage to ... Views: 916
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Typical Hypsarrhythmia is an EEG (electroencephalographic) pattern associated with the epileptic syndrome (west syndrome) that affects children under 1 year of age. Fetal developmental defects and prenatal hypoxic-ischemic complications predominate are common in west syndrome infants. ... Views: 837
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The winter season is marked by freezing cold weather conditions which can trigger a number of skin problems, such as rashes, redness, irritation, and itching. In winters, the skin becomes dry, dull and pale because the harsh weather makes the skin lose its natural oils. Moreover, ... Views: 762
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Transverse myelitis is an inflammatory disorder resulting in chronic spinal cord injury which is mostly immune-mediated disorder. (3) Some studies show that this disease affects about 1.34 per 100000 people annually and can occur irrespective of age and gender.
What is Transverse ... Views: 1072