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If there is a simple, safe and swift path to recovery of health then it has to be homoeopathy. Founded more than two centuries ago by Dr.Samuel Hahnemann, a German Physician, pained with the therapy of the times was on search for an alternative and discovered Homoeopathy.
Also called polycystic ovarian syndrome. It is a hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. It is the condition where in the ovaries develop cysts due to abnormal hormonal changes.Normally ovaries produce oestrogen and progesterone hormones which help in regulating the menstrual cycle. But the levels of oestrogen, progesterone, FSH and LH levels are altered and hence ovulation is difficult. Due to this immature follicles developed forming cysts.Symptoms includes:PCOS is the combination of set of symptoms like cysts in ovaries, irregular periods and increase in male hormones. Dysmenorrhea (Crampy pain in abdomen and thighs) also persists.Sometimes menses are scanty with dark clots.Besides this there are various symptoms like increase in body weight, Acne on face, chest and back, increa...
Cystic fibrosis is inherited genetic disorder that causes damage to lungs, digestive system and other organs. It affect the cells which results in the damage and collection of mucus in the organs. This affects the airways where the secretion which had to work as lubricant forms thick fluid forming blockages. Not only the airways but the ducts, tubes in the body are affected.Symptoms include Respiratory affections: Due to sticky mucus the airway passages i.e. alveoli, bronchioles are blocked where the air goes in and out of lungs. This causes mild to severe cough with thick expectoration, shortness of breath, breathlessness and recurrent infections of lungs.Besides this there is stuffy nose and stuffed sinuses with heaviness of head.Digestive system: There is loss of appetite, delayed ...
Cushing’s syndrome also called hypercortisolism caused by excess of production of hormone called cortisol. Symptoms include Fat deposition in the midsection especially on the back of neck (buffalo hump). Usually affected individuals have a moon shaped face.Obesity Acne on face, back and chest.Pink or purple stretch marks on abdomen, arms, breast and thighs.Increased abdominal fat.Fragile skin gets easily bruised and reddish cheeks.Individuals have very sensitive skin and slow in healing.These individuals may also experience facial hair and irregular or absent menstruation.Muscle weakness, lethargic throughout the day.Skin pigmentation is also seen.Short stunted structure due to impairment of growth.Decreased libido, infertility and erectile dysfunction are seen in males wh...
Cough characterised by breathlessness which is caused by viruses which causes the vocal cords to swell producing a barking cough. It occurs mainly in children under the age of five. And affects mostly in the winter and rainy seasons.SymptomsSymptoms include barking cough with heavy breathing or difficulty in breathing is observed. Hoarseness of voice is seen when the symptoms get even worse. Cold persists in some cases with running nose, blocked nasal passages at times. Cough is sometimes associated with fever. Besides this high- pitched sounds while breathing is heard. Children get affected with recurring cold and cough within short intervals.CausesCroup is caused by virus, most commonly is parainfluenza virus. Some rare cases are also caused by bacterial infections.Children are most...
It is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Inflammation of digestive tract which include most part of small intestine (ileum) and colon. Symptoms vary widely from person to person.Crohn’s disease is painful depending on the tissue affected in the digestive tract.Symptoms Diarrhoea associated with blood in stool. Urge to pass stool even soon after passing stool. Feels as if the bowels are not completely cleared.Recurring feverAbdominal cramps which makes the individual debilitated.FatigueWeight loss and reduced appetiteSore mouthComplications like perianal fistula, ulcers in the mouth or anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract, inflammation of skin and joints and anaemia. When left untreated there are more chances of intestinal infections.CausesThe cause of Crohn’s disease is unknow...
It is the crust formation on baby’s scalp with oily scaly patches. Infants are affected mostly. In this condition usually the skin doesn’t itch or be painful. Thick scaly patches are formed. This is also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis. It usually affects scalp but can also affect eyebrows, ears and nose. These scaly patches are difficult to remove and are thick yellow or white in colour.Usually these patches clear up in few days on its own but can persists for a while.SymptomsScaly patches on scalp.Oily skin with yellow or white flakes.Skin flakes.Thick crust formation which are difficult to remove.Itching of the scalp is usually absent.Prevention and ManagementMassaging the baby’s scalp with oil regularly with gentle hands as the crusts are difficult to remove.Regular sham...
Normally babies cry a lot that’s the way they give clues to the caregiver that they are hungry, wet or tired. But in colic the baby is not relieved after the needs are met. Colic is common in infants of first three months where the infants become irritable, fussiness and crying. This is observed in frequent episodes usually in the evening. Distress of baby increases with no relief even after consoling. Nothing helps in calming the baby.SymptomsIntense crying with no apparent reason.Screaming and irritability.Even after carrying infant doesn’t get relieved.Tightened stomach muscles and have bloated abdomen.Red flushed face with shedding tears.Bends arm and legs towards belly.CausesThe cause is unknown but many associated factors are seen like----Overfeeding or underfeeding the baby...
Cold is the viral infection of upper respiratory tract. Symptoms of cold may last up to a week.SymptomsRunny nose with whitish to yellowish discharge.Sneezing. Blocked and stuffy nose with difficulty to breath during sleep or lying down.Post nasal drip usually persists.Congestion.Sore throat, can also be associated with cough.Headache and mild body aches.Drowsiness with low energy.These symptoms can be associated with low fever, cough, wheeze, ear pain and lack of appetite.CausesRhinovirus is the most common cold virus. This virus is spread through droplets in the air. Also spreads by hand-to-hand contact with someone who has cold.Children are more likely to get recurrent bouts of cold due to high susceptibility. Exposure to cold temperature, drinking cold drinks can trigger this...
Headaches occur in cluster or patterns. Intense one sided headache with pain around the eye. Episodes of headache occur in cluster periods, can last from weeks to month followed by remission. Headache actually doesn’t occur for months or even years.SymptomsPain in and around the eye which radiate to face, head, behind the ear and neck.Cluster headaches are usually one-sided.Nausea and aura before an episode of headache may persist.Redness and tearing pain in the eyes.Sometimes there may be swelling around the eye of affected side.Drooping of eyelids.Sensitivity to light during headache.Restless and agitation persist due to intense painUsually these headaches start two-three hours after going to bed. May last for about 15mins to 3hours. These headaches usually occur at same time each day....
Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterised by extreme fatigue or tiredness which is not relieved even after rest without any underlying medical condition. Combination of factors like psychological stress, anxiety, etc. could constitute chronic fatigue syndrome.SymptomsReduced ability to perform one’s own daily activities with tiredness on least exertion. This can last up to 24hours persisting for about 6months or more. Due to this there may be reduced concentration, cannot stand or walk or sit for longer duration and poor memory.Associated complaints like muscle pain, joint pains, headache, giddiness and sleeplessness persist in some individuals. Symptoms disappear for a particular duration and then relapse again.CausesCause of chronic fatigue syndrome is still unknown. But Hormonal imbal...
Chalazion is a small swelling on eyelids which is due to blocked glands. These are lumps or swelling on eyelids which are sometimes painless and most commonly seen on upper eyelid than lower eyelid.SymptomsSwelling or lumps of eyelid.Pain while blinking or on touch.Redness of conjunctiva.Watering of eyes.Irritation and discomfort in the eyes.Sometimes occur with blurred vision.Chalazia go away without treatment, but may appear at another area. CausesThere are Meibomian glands which help and protect the eyes by secreting oil that mix up with tears to moisten. So that dryness of eyes doesn’t exist if the eyes are opened. But the oil secreted gets thicken and plugged up due to inflammation. In this way chalazion is formed. And also common in people who have recurring inflammatory ...
Celiac disease is characterised by digestive disorder (abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting and weight loss) due to abnormal reaction to gluten food found in wheat, barley and rye. This disease is also called as sprue or non-tropical sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy. Eating gluten triggers or the individual has sensitivity which causes inability to digest or break down gluten. This gluten intolerance is mostly autoimmune disorder. Due to autoimmune reaction gluten produces toxins that destroys the villi (villi are tiny projections in the intestines). These villi absorbs nutrients from the small intestine. This can lead to malnutrition and also the food is easily dumped further without digestion. Symptoms includeIn childrenPoor absorption can lead to weight loss.Less nutr...
Take regular breaks while working on a computer to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. AN ECONOMIST notes that the jobs created in the software sector for the past five years is almost equal to the number of jobs in the public sector since Independence. So amazing is the effect of technology on the burgeoning economy. We are second to none in adapting and upgrading to new demands but sometimes our body could be affected in the bargain. One of the common complaints of people working on computers is carpal tunnel syndrome. Seven hours a day of bent wrists and repetitive motion of the hands takes its toll, causing strain, pain, numbness and a tingling sensation down the wrist and into the palm, affecting the fingers, especially the th...
OH THAT PAIN! Long hours in front of a computer is not good for your neck. Photo: G.R. N. Somashekar Cervical Spondylosis is a result of sedentary occupations like working in front of a computer, or in a call center, or doing desk jobs, teachers, drivers, (pilots, and couch potatoes are all prone to it. Individuals suffering from this condition complain of pain in the nape of the neck radiating into shoulders, chest or dorsal region and sometimes associated with numbness of the fingers or hands. Our spine consists of vertebrae starting with atlas holding above the skull and down till the sacrum. The vertebrae below the atlas bone in the region of the neck are called Cervical vertebrae. Also this is the most mobile portion of the whole of the spin...
Read on to find out certain remedies that can relieve the symptoms of colon cancer. The basic units of life, our cells grow in an orderly way to keep the body function and metabolism normal but sometimes the cell growth goes out of control to form pre-cancerous polyps. It could happen in the lining of the intestine too to form colon cancer. The large intestine absorbs water and mineral nutrients as the last part of digestion, besides being the storage place for the waste matter before it is expelled through the rectum. Any cancerous lesion affecting this part of the intestine can cause certain symptoms. The aim of any system of medicine would be to remove, burn or freeze the lesion so that it does not incr...
Homoeo call A change in the lifestyle could be effective in dealing with ‘coccydynia’ . Evolution has spared homo sapiens of the antenna at the hind i.e the tail but not definitely the tail bone and thereby man is equally prone to afflictions of the area. Ever since this species has chosen to walk erect, the balance of weight has shifted more on to the low back too and the incidence of pain or other symptoms related to it have only increased. All seems to be well till one day it just seems difficult to sit down for work and even turn or twist easily from a given posture. It could be due to the afflictions of the coccyx or the tail bone at the end of the vertebral column usually termed as coccydynia. As such pain in the area b...
Fight psoriatic arthritis with a healthy diet and exercises. It is a well known fact that Psoriasis is a skin condition that involves excessive formation of skin cells over some areas of the body and can cause itching and peeling off of the skin. It can appear as rough patches during certain seasons of the year and also by environmental factors apart from stress. But the lesser known facet of Psoriasis is that it can also lead to pain, swelling and stiffness of joints of the body in about 30 per cent of patients suffering with this problem. This condition usually occurs in people in the 30-50 age group. No particular reason can be cited as the cause of arthritis; it does appe...
Avoid irritants and use moisturiser before taking medication for eczema. “Daad, Daag, Khujli, Jalan” screams a TV commercial, inviting attention to the part of the skin that is dry, discoloured and initiating itching, prompting one to reach out to the ointment over the counter on their next visit to the supermarket. How well it works is measured directly in proportion to the itching it can bring down. The itch, which is a characteristic part of the skin condition, eczema, is the irritating part of the disease and that is when a patient reaches to the physician, seeking solace from it. Eczema is inflammation of the skin layer in a few portions of the body. A layer called stratum corneum which acts as a barrier...
Degeneration in diabetics can be checked for a quality life Diabetes may just mean elevated levels of glucose levels in our blood but they can be a source of various degenerative changes in the organs of the body if left uncontrolled. Our body suffers in silence even as the organs give away when we understand the deleterious effects of diabetes that can take years or even decades to develop. Therefore, it is imperative to keep the glucose levels under check. One of the areas of concern, which can lead to a chronic, disturbing and debilitating effects, is on the joints. It is not uncommon to find diabetics having deformed toes that lead to uneven pressure on the sole and thereby making the person prone...
Repetitive pressure on one particular spot can cause corns. Corn or a callus is nothing but thickened skin which is formed due to sustained or repetitive pressure in certain areas of the skin. It is in fact the body’s natural and normal way to protect itself. When there is regular pressure on the skin over an area, the thickened skin protects the inner more delicate structures from injury. The problem starts when the skin gets thicker and eventually the stimulation becomes painful. The corn so gets the name because it appears cone shaped with the sharper end jutting into the skin which is the reason for the pain. Pain is the only reason why corns and callus are cause of concern and the second unimportant reason probably w...
