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…
Abstract In this article our main topic of discussion will be a genetic disorder known as mitochondrial dysfunction disease. These kinds of disorders occur due to genetic mutation in the chromosomal structure during the embryonic stage of life. Heredity plays a major role in such ailments. Ayurveda focuses on going into the base level of ailment that means going into…
Abstract A hemangioma occurs when there is development of an additional blood vessel. It is generally referred to as a benign vascular tumor derived from blood vessel cell types and the commonest form of it is infantile hemangioma, known as a strawberry mark, seen on the skin of a young one at birth or in the early weeks of life….
Abstract The alkaline diet or food is also known as the alkaline ash diet which helps in improving the pH levels of the human body, also useful in the management of weight and combating cancer. There are certain foods that are high in acid and disturbs the pH levels of our gastric juices giving rise to various digestive problems. It…
Abstract Sexual transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are spread from one person to another. These disease are spread either by sexually intimate (vaginal, oral and anal sex) or sharing needle (in drug abuse) etc. The prevalence of these diseases are becoming very common nowadays. The term sexually transmitted diseases is used to refer to a condition that passes from…