Abstract Acharya Sushruta in his Ayurvedic creation Sushruta Samhita had beautifully described the importance of blood by quoting “tasmaat yatnen sanrakshaya Rakatam jeevam iti sthiti” (Ref. Sushruta sutra 14) means Blood is life and its loss must be prevented by utmost priority basis. Various bleeding disorders which are responsible in heavy blood loss and may even lead to life threatening…
Abstract Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a rare, chronic skin disorder marked by the appearance of blistering lesions (fluid-filled blisters) and severe itchiness. In some cases, this itchy blistering skin condition affects a small area of the body, while in other cases, it can be quite widespread. The condition can lead to serious health problems, especially when it is widespread. Hence,…
Ulcerative colitis is the nonspecific inflammatory conditions of the alimentary tract and confined to the large intestine. It causes irritation, inflammation, and ulcers in the lining of your large intestines (colon) which produces pus and mucus. Under such conditions, the immune system attacks the healthy intestinal cells and causes inflammation of those cells. It affects the innermost lining of the…
Pilonidal sinus is a painful and discomforting condition in which a sinus tract develops in the natal cleft (between the buttocks). Since it commonly contains tufts of hairs, it is known as pilonidal sinus. “Pilonidal” is described as the ’nest of hair’. Initially, a cyst develops in that area at the back of sacrum and coccyx. This can be seen…
Abstract As we hear the word WINTER the first thing which comes in our mind is the season full of cold and damp environment. Also, the season in which we have to take more precautions and care to save ourselves from the changing weather and its effects on health. In the time of Pandemic, we need to take proper measures…
Desmoid tumours are the rare non cancerous tumors that develop in the connective tissue (tissues that support, protect and give structure to other tissues and organs in the body). These tumors may grow due to the genetic mutations in fibroblast which make up the connective tissue. It is also known as aggressive fibromatosis since it possesses similarities with a malignant…
Depression is now one of the most discussed topics in society. From Tik-Tok (now banned in India) to YouTube, you will easily find a lot of social media influencers speaking as an expert on the matter. In one way, the whole range of talk on the matter has made it now less of a social taboo but the majority of…
WHAT ARE PESTICIDES? Pesticides can be referred as chemical or synthetic compounds that are used in order to kill, control or repel pests, including insects, fungi, rodents, unwanted plants or vegetation (weeds). More than 1000 types of pesticides are used globally to control pests. Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), dlyphosate, acephate, deet, propoxur, metaldehyde, boric acid, diazinon are several examples of pesticides. Pesticides…
Sometimes there is formation of crust and debris on eyelashes and lash line along with itching and swelling. It can occur as a sign of infection due to a parasite living on eyelashes. Is it normal or rare? Can it be dangerous at a time? If yes, how can it be managed? Let us move forward to have the answers…