Abstract Stiff person syndrome is an autoimmune disorder which mainly affects the brain and spinal cord. In this disease there is stiffness in the muscles of the trunk and limbs, which causes postural changes (lordosis). There may be chronic pain, impaired mobility and stiffness of the whole body. In this article we are going to discuss Stiff person syndrome and…
Abstract Adenoma malignum of the uterine cervix is a rare disease. It is minimal deviation adenocarcinoma of uterine cervix. In the Adenoma malignum of the uterine cervix there is heavy passage of mucoid vaginal discharge, generalized weakness, abdominal swelling, bleeding from vagina, etc. In this condition there is a grape-like cluster (cyst), a multilocular cyst which is a solid cyst….
Abstract Usually, if someone gets injured, our body produces a blood clot to control the bleeding. For blood to clot, our body requires cells called platelets and proteins called as clotting factors. If you have a bleeding problem, you either do not have sufficient platelets or clotting factors or they do not work efficiently. Blood problems form due to other…
Abstract Many persons with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy go undetected because they have few, if any, symptoms and may live regular lives with no severe complications. However, in a tiny percentage of patients with HCM, the thicker heart muscle may cause shortness of breath, chest discomfort, or electrical system abnormalities, which can lead to life-threatening irregular cardiac rhythms or sudden death. Introduction…
Abstract The Ayuveda Multivitamin Pack is a herbal pack of formulations of planet ayurveda . A combination of effective formulations which can help in overcoming the vitamin deficiencies in the body. These remedies work on immunity , enhance the digestive fire and hence increase the absorption rate in the body. Pacify the tridoshas and balance the body tone and status….
ABSTRACT Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome or ALPS is characterized by improper regulation of the number of immune system cells, i.e. lymphocytes in the body. It is an inherited disorder where the lymphocytes grow in abnormally large numbers. This abnormal collection of large numbers of lymphocytes results in expansion of the lymph nodes in size, spleen and liver which is called hepatomegaly…
Abstract Skin is the largest detoxifying organ of a human body. It covers and protects the body. The main functions of the skin include Preventing dehydration by retaining body fluids Preventing harmful microbes from getting inside body to protect infections Holds sensory receptors for heat, cold and pain Maintaining body temperature Anything that irritates, clogs or inflames skin can result…
ABSTRACT Levator ani syndrome is a pelvic floor dysfunction of non-relaxing type. In this syndrome the muscles of the pelvic floor become too tight. This set of muscles support the bladder, rectum and urethra. Vagina and uterus are also supported by these muscles only in women. Also women are more prone to suffer from Levator ani syndrome. There occur painful…
ABSTRACT Syringoma are sweat gland duct tumors, which are benign in nature i.e non-cancerous and harmless. These tumors are caused by overactive sweat glands that usually develop near the face on neck, upper cheeks and eyelids but may also be found on abdomen, chest and armpit. Some of them are small papules like growth in the ducts of sweat glands,…
ABSTRACT Esophageal motility disorder (EMD) is a disorder of the esophagus where the tube which carries food from mouth to stomach is unable to empty food into the stomach and leads to various symptoms like causing difficulty in swallowing and chest pain. It is a rare disease of the esophagus that occurs less commonly than other inflammatory diseases of the…