Kapha dosha is one of the three doshas according to the principles of Ayurveda. This dosha governs all the lubrication and structure of the body and mind. It controls the seven tissues of the body- reproductive tissues, bones, muscles, blood, nutritive fluids, marrow, and fat. Kapha dosha contains solid waste elements as well as water. This dosha is responsible for…
Overview Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (AHUS) is an extremely rare, complex and life-threatening disease, which is characterized by the formation of tiny blood clots (micro thrombi) in small blood vessels throughout the body. The clots reduce or hamper the flow of blood to the different organs of the body, particularly the kidneys. Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome is a progressive disease….
Overview Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), it is a serious disease, when it begins showing symptoms, because it pollutes the blood and bruises the blood vessels. You can have a severe kidney failure, because of the destruction of very small blood vessels that bring blood to the kidneys. Low Platelet Count and red blood cells are also destroyed. If not treated…
What Are Thrombocytopenia and ITP? If you have thrombocytopenia, you don’t have enough platelets in your blood. Platelets help your blood clot, which stops bleeding. For most people, it’s not a big problem. But if you have a severe form, you can bleed too much when you’re injured. A healthy person usually has a platelet count of 150,000 to 400,000….
Physical Stamina refers to the energy needed to keep going for an extended period of time. It is mainly used for exertion needed for physical activities like sports. Stamina can also be related to mental exertion needed to perform a task. The mental aspect of enduring exertion is called endurance. Stamina is the ability to sustain prolonged physical and mental…
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a disorder that can lead to excessive bleeding or bruising. ‘Idiopathic’ means the cause of the condition is unknown. Platelets are also called thrombocytes. ‘Thrombocytopenic’ means the blood does not have enough platelets. ‘Purpura’ means a person has excessive bruising. It is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system attacks and destroys its own platelets. Platelets…
Overview In glanzmann thrombasthenia (glanzmann disease), there is a failure of primary platelet aggregation with ADP or collagen due to inherited deficiency of, two of platelet membrane glycoprotein’s. In this disease there is no fibrinogen bridging occurs between platelets, as a result, bleeding time is significantly prolonged. In other words this disorder is condition in which blood doesn’t clot properly….
Introduction Trimethylaminuria or commonly known as Fish Syndrome is a metabolic disorder which is inherited and it creates a nasty, offensive body odor which resembles a rotting fish. This happens when a protein called trimethylamine (TMA) in our urine, sweat and breath gets excreted in excess. It is also known as fish malodor syndrome. This happens due to the lack…
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 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…