Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a rare disorder of unknown etiology, where there is raised pressure within the skull (space that surrounds the brain and spinal cord) that mainly affects obese women of reproductive age group. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is also known as “pseudo-tumor cerebri”, pseudo means false i.e. false brain tumor. In the skull spaces, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is…
Read Article →Abstract Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent, episodic, paroxysmal, involuntary clinical events associated with the abnormal electrical activity from the neurons. Five percent of children may experience one or more seizure in childhood, less than 1% have epilepsy. The incidence is highest in preschool years. West syndrome is a type of myoclonic epilepsies. In Ayurveda, it can be correlated with Apasmara….
Read Article →Abstract Ewing’s Sarcoma is a very rare type of cancer that occurs in bones or soft tissue. It can spread from bones to soft tissues. It affects about one in a million people per year. It is slightly more often seen in males than in females. White people or Caucasians are mostly affected than African Americans or Asians. Ewings sarcoma…
Read Article →Abstract Gilbert’s syndrome is a genetically inherited disease of the liver in which the liver is not able to process the bilirubin completely. Most of the cases are presented with minor complaints only and do not require treatment. But where the symptoms become worse and create a problem, medical intervention is required. Here in this article, we will be learning…
Read Article →Abstract Malignancies are mostly accompanied by various complications and most of them are life-threatening. They can end up having various lives every year. And one among them is the malignancy of squamous epithelium cells that forms the mesothelium layer in various organs. In this article, we are going to discuss a particular type of cancer that belongs to this category…
Read Article →Abstract ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Tear results from leg twist or overstretching of the knee joint. Also, it is a common sports injury, if you are an athlete you are at high risk of an ACL tear. Doctors usually recommend surgery in case of an ACL tear. The article discusses the ACL Tear, the reasons and symptoms of an ACL…
Read Article →Abstract Scleroderma is the disease of connective issues that involves fibrosis of tissues, vasculopathy, and abnormal functioning of the immune system. However many patients of scleroderma get affected with other connective tissue diseases as well and that is termed as Scleroderma overlap syndrome. This article is all about the Scleroderma-polymyositis overlap syndromes, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and herbal treatment…
Read Article →Abstract We are continuously trying to provide all the basic and necessary information for various acute and chronic disorders to help the people get relief through the natural mode of treatment. We are back again with the details and natural guidance for another severe health problem named Chylothorax. The other name for the disease is chylous effusion. It is not…
Read Article →Abstract Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a type of motor neuron disease. It is a progressive disease caused by the degeneration of motor neurons and neural roots that control voluntary muscle movements. In this article, we are going to discuss what ALS is, and how we can manage this condition with the help of Ayurveda. With proper care,…
Read Article →Abstract Nodular prurigo is a skin condition characterized by the formation of hard, itchy nodules (lumps or lesions) on the skin, particularly on the arms or legs. The itchiness on the affected skin is generally quite severe and can lead to excessive scratching. It can also sometimes cause a secondary infection. Nodular prurigo is a difficult-to-treat skin disorder. Nonetheless, it…
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