Introduction Dystonia is a disorder related to movements where a person’s muscle contracts uncontrollably. Dystonia is classified based on three important factors: age at which symptoms develop; areas of the body affected; and the underlying cause. Dystonia is either caused due to idiopathic (primary) or follows a peripheral injury. Abnormal functioning of the basal ganglia which controls coordination of movement…
Abstract Blood is one of the important fluids present in the body which helps in transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the system. Blood is composed of three cells including Red blood cells for carrying oxygen, White blood cells for fighting infection, and Platelets for forming clots after injury which is very important. It is important for the body to maintain…
Abstract In this article our main topic of discussion is xerostomia. In conditions like these ayurveda works very well, as it focuses on dealing with such ailment by doing detailed prakriti (nature) analysis, and then uses medication according to that by following basic principles of ayurveda out of which one is ‘tridosha theory’ (three principle energies of our body- vata,…
Abstract Discoid lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune condition of skin. The patients with systemic lupus erythematosus develop this condition. Discoid lupus erythematosus is a chronic form of systemic lupus erythematosus. It is characterized by autoantibodies, immune complex formation and immune dysregulation which results in damage of vital organs such as kidneys, skin, blood cells and also the central nervous system….
Abstract Why are the kidneys considered as one of the major organs of the body? This is because the kidneys play a crucial role in filtering and removing excess fluid and waste material from the body. Kidneys also maintain proper electrolyte balance in the body and excrete acid produced by the body cells. Not only this, the kidneys also regulate…
Abstract Adrenal glands are the endocrine glands (glands that secrete hormones), located above the kidneys. Each adrenal gland is composed of cortex and medulla. The cortex part of the adrenal gland is responsible for the secretion of steroids hormones that includes mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone that aids in maintaining blood pressure and water-electrolyte balance in the body, glucocorticoids such as…
Abstract Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN) is a rare skin condition in which appearance of benign small lesions particularly on the face is observed. These are present on and around the forehead cheekbones and also under the eyes. The appearance of such lesions is also seen in back, neck and chest regions. Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra mostly affects dark pigmented skin and…
Abstract Bernard-Soulier syndrome is a blood disorder that disturbs the normal functioning of our platelets. Platelets or thrombocytes are small and colorless cell fragments present in our blood that helps in forming the clot and preventing excessive bleeding. Macothrombocytopenia is the main factor meaning enlargement of the platelets resulting in the syndrome and resulting in various bleeding disorders. Through this…
Abstract The stomach is a muscular organ that is located on the left side of our upper abdomen. The stomach is responsible for receiving food from the esophagus. It functions as a vital digestive organ and involves the second phase of digestion. The digestion is performed by the chemical breakdown with the help of hydrochloric acid and enzymes. In humans,…
Abstract Gastrointestinal tract is the series of organs that are interlinked with a hollow tube which facilitates the movement of food and water through it. These hollow organs begin with the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and end up in anus. There are specialized nerves cells (part of ANS) located in the walls of this digestive system that…