ABSTRACT Wegener’s granulomatosis which is now known as granulomatosis with polyangiitis is an inflammatory disorder which affects mainly the blood vessels of sinuses, nose, lungs, throat and kidneys. This is a type of vasculitis, i.e. blood vessel disorder which results in slowing down of blood flow to the specified organs in the body. Eventually there occurs formation of inflamed areas…
ABSTRACT The host-adapted human pathogen Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a species of gram-negative bacterium that tends to occur in pairs. Genitals and blood, joints, heart, eyes, urine, faeces and boils are some of the common sites where this bacterium can be found. N. gonorrhoeae is the causative organism for many genital & other infections. Mainly it is considered as the pathogen…
ABSTRACT Normal cells have a tendency to grow and there is a mechanism that governs the turning off of this growth after a certain time or when the cell acquires the adequate shape & size. But due to some mutation in genes or other factors, the body cells lose this ability to stop controlling their growth, and resulting in overgrowth…
Abstarct The outer, middle, and inner ear make up your ear. Inner ear damage causes sensorineural hearing loss, also known as SNHL. SNHL can also be caused by issues with the nerve pathways connecting your inner ear and brain. It may be difficult to hear soft sounds. Even louder sounds can be muddy or indistinct. Hearing loss caused by sensorineural…
ABSTRACT Urticarial vasculitis is a condition that involves inflammation of small blood vessels that supplies the skin. This condition shows early clinical manifestation including red erythematous wheals or patches that may persist for more than 24 hours that resembles the patches in Urticarial lesions. In Ayurveda, due to many common features this condition can be best correlated with Vata Pittaj…
ABSTRACT Periodontal disease is a broad term that include various gum related diseases that range from bleeding gums to acute necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis. In Ayurveda, Acharya Sushruta had beautifully described various periodontal diseases under the heading of Dantmoolgata roga & their treatment according to Ayurveda. Let’s discuss the various relatable gum diseases along with their modern aspects. INTRODUCTION Periodontal disease…
ABSTRACT Kidney function may be disturbed by diseases or as a side effects of various modern medicines used for extra renal disorders such as for hypertension or heart related disorders etc. The decline in kidney function can be of two types on the basis of severity i.e. acute or chronic. Acute kidney failure is caused by diseases like acute glomerulonephritis,…
Abstract Lymph nodes are one of the important parts of our immune system which acts as a node between the lymphatic vessels. These nodes are the filtering system of the body that is effective in trapping the viruses, bacteria as well as other harmful pathogens. These nodes are present on different parts of the body including neck, groin, pelvis, armpit…
Abstract Antisynthetase syndrome is an autoimmune disorder. Autoimmune disease is a condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks its own body. Our immune system normally protects us from various bacterial, viral and other microorganisms infection. When our immune system senses these foreign invaders then it sends out an army of fighter cells to attack them and protects us. But…
ABSTRACT Blood Clotting or blood coagulation retards the excessive loss of blood during blood vessel injury. Blood clot occurs when the particular parts of the blood are changed from gel-like to semisolid mass. Blood coagulation is the necessary process which prevents the body from extreme blood loss. Platelets are the major component of blood responsible to heal up the damaged…