Abstract Digestive health plays a vital role in overall well-being, as it directly impacts metabolism, immunity, and mental health. Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine, emphasises the importance of maintaining a balanced digestive fire (Agni) to promote good health. Poor digestion leads to toxin accumulation (Ama), which can cause various health issues. This article explores Ayurvedic principles of digestion,…
Abstract Anal fissures and anal fistulas are prevalent conditions that affect the anorectal area, causing significant discomfort and disruption. An anal fissure refers to a small tear or cut in the skin around the anus, often resulting in sharp pain and bleeding, especially during or after bowel movements. It is commonly caused by constipation, hard stools, or trauma to the…
ABSTRACT Colon diseases are often involved between the cecum and rectum. Patients often complain of diarrhoea, abdominal pain, abdominal cramps etc. There are many diseases related to colon such as colitis, ulcerative colitis, and inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer. Nowadays the disease called ulcerative colitis is getting very common among people. Around 5 million cases in 2023 were prevalent…
Abstract Digestive system is the foremost and important system that is the base of all the systems of the human body. All the absorption from the ingested food is done by the digestive system. The large intestine sometimes gets inflamed due to various reasons and known as inflammatory bowel disease. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD). Ulcerative Colitis is one of the…
ABSTRACT Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the colon mucosa. It occurs due to abnormal reactions in the immune system. The most common people affected are the age group of 15 to 30. This article provides an overview of the current understanding of UC, including its risk factors, Clinical features, diagnosis, and…
ABSTRACT Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease which affects the colon and the incidence is rising day by day all over the world. It is an autoimmune disease which commonly affects the inner lining of the colon. There is no exact cause, but this is due to genetic or environmental factors that are responsible for development. Common symptoms are…
Abstract Ulcerative colitis is a type of Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that inflames and causes ulcer in the colon. It occurs in 4 stages: mild, moderate, severe and advanced. The Advanced stage of Ulcerative colitis occurs when the disease has progressed over time leading to significant complications such as persistent loose stools associated with bleeding and mucus, weight loss, anemia,…
ABSTRACT The human body needs the energy to do any work whether it is physical work or mental work. The human body consumes energy for every process or work like exercise, walking, talking and many more. The only source of energy they use comes from the food they consume. Apart from eating food, digestion is also important because digested food…
ABSTRACT Duodenal ulcers develop when the mucosa on the exterior of the duodenum is damaged. Peptic ulcer disease, which affects the stomach and initial section of the duodenum, causes these ulcers. The inner lining of the GI tract becomes disrupted in peptic ulcer disease (PUD) as a result of pepsin or gastric acid release. It passes through the muscularis propria…
ABSTRACT Our sedentary lifestyle and spicy food habits are the main cause for most of the digestion related disorders. Long term usage of spices can have chronic effects on our stomach lining and physiology. Gastritis is an acute condition in which a patient feels a burning sensation near the stomach and xiphoid. This symptom is also called heartburn in common…