Abstract Mesalamine comes under the class of medication that affects inflammation causing agents in the body that is responsible for tissue damage and diarrhea. It is a drug of choice for mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. It also helps in preventing recurrence of symptoms. Mesalamine is an agent which is derived from sulfasalazine which is an anti inflammatory agent. It…
Abstract Ulcerative Colitis is an autoimmune disorder. These are the conditions in which the immune system attacks its own body. Immune system normally guards the body against various germs and infections. When the immune system senses the foreign particles then it sends its own army to fight against these foreign things. But autoimmune disorders arise when the immune system mistakenly…
Abstract Hirschsprung’s disease is a congenital condition which means it develops during pregnancy when the child is in the womb and is present at birth. Some congenital conditions are the result of mothers diet, or also because of illness during pregnancy. Other reasons are because of genes passed from parents to children. The clear reason for this condition is not…
Abstract Immunosuppressant drugs are those drugs which inhibit the action of the immune system. These drugs inhibit cellular or humoral or both immune responses and have a major role in autoimmune diseases, anticancer treatment and in organ transplantation. These drugs are class drugs which suppress or reduce the strength of the body’s immune system. Some names of the immunosuppressants are…
Abstract Obesity is a disorder when there is an accumulation of fat in abnormal amounts which results in the onset of many other disorders. This can result from already ongoing disease and pharmacologic treatment. This condition might invite other health problems which can occur at any age due to some hormonal changes, inactive and sedentary lifestyle, genetically, etc. It can…
Abstract The human digestive system consists of the accessory organs of digestion and the gastrointestinal tract. The major function of the digestive system is the breakdown of food particles into tiny components until they can assimilate or be absorbed into the body. The major organs of the digestive system are the mouth, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine, stomach, anus, and rectum….
Abstract Women, Our hormones are the most valuable thing we have. These hormones make us what we are. Our hormones give us the ability to sustain, fight, tolerate, handle situations, and most important to love. All women do not belong to the same category or have the same mindset. Some of us want to go as far as possible from…
Abstract Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a medical condition that is characterized by the triad of thrombotic microangiography, thrombocytopenia, and acute kidney injury. So, basically, it is a condition that affects blood and blood vessels which results in the destruction of the cells involved in clotting (blood platelets), anemia, and kidney failure due to damage of blood vessels of kidneys….
Abstract Giardiasis also is known as Giardia intestinalis or Giardia lamblia is a parasite infection in the small intestine caused by Giardia duodenalis. Giardiasis is one of the most common parasitic infections of the gastrointestinal system. This infection can be present in two of the forms, an inactive form is known as a cyst and an active form called a…
Abstract Achalasia cardia is a disorder of the esophagus where a person is unable to swallow food or even liquids due to the contraction of lower esophageal sphincters. In this article, we will discuss the root cause, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, management strategy, and treatment aspect as per Ayurveda which is a safe method and resolves the disease from its…