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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.
As the name suggests it is a degenerative and progressive condition that occurs over a period of time due to wear and tear. Vertebral disc of the back loses strength, as the age progresses losing the cushion affect which acts like a shock absorbers. This causes difficultly in bending and twisting over time if left untreated.SymptomsPain in the back with slightest movement.Movement is severely restricted. Stiffness of back.Movement like bending or raising from sitting position or twisting are affected.Posture may also be affected.Numbness of lower limbs may be seen rarely.CausesAs it is a degenerative process it is caused due to wear and tear spinal column. Poor calcium absorption or poor diet could be a cause. Vigorous exercise over a period of time can also degenerative disc disease....
Firstly thrombus means blood clot forming in the vessels. When the blood clot forms in the deep veins in the body like thighs, legs, arms, etc. Such condition is called deep vein thrombosis. Usually lower limbs are mostly affected.SymptomsDue to obstruction caused by the blood clot, pain in the affected limb persists.Swelling of ankle, foot or leg is seen.Redness and soreness of the legs.Feeling of warmth in the affected area than other parts.If the affected part is arm, then there will be pain in the arm, shoulder, hand. Swelling of the arm and weakness persists. Neck and shoulder are also affected sometimes.CausesBlood clot in the veins preventing circulation to the parts leads to deep vein thrombosis. But blood clot is caused due to several reasons like-Reduced movement of parts both up...
Dehydration occurs due to loss of fluid from the body or when the body doesn’t get enough amount of water and other fluids to maintain the normal functions. CausesExcessive diarrhoea and vomiting.Excessive sweating.Fevers like viral, bacterial, dengue, etc. there may be loss of fluid.Diabetic individuals loose lot of fluids in the form of polyuria, this is mostly neglected in the elderly people.Athletes loose fluids in the form of sweat, this should be balanced by drinking adequate quantities of water. If not there may be high risk of leading to shock and death.SymptomsExcessive thirst.Dry mouthWeakness and lethargyDecreased urinationDark concentrated urinationDizziness and confusionLess frequent urinationSunken eyes and faceIn infants, anterior fontanelle becomes sunken or deep set...
Dupuytren’s contracture is a hand deformity where the skin develops thick tissue forming knots under the skin, thus creating thick cord that pulls one or more fingers inwards. The affected fingers cannot be straightened completely. Functions like holding objects, shaking hands and daily activities are restricted.It affects mostly two fingers i.e. ring and little fingers. The finger joints are bent and are difficult to straighten.SymptomsSkin in the palm becomes thickened.Stiffness of fingers.Lump or nodule in the palm that forms small pits in the palm.Straightening of fingers become difficult.Fine motor activities like writing, knitting, playing piano, etc. are difficult and much inconvenience is seen as the condition progresses.CausesThe exact cause is unknown. But repeated or overuse o...
Duodenal ulcers are type of peptic ulcers that affects the lining of duodenum and lining of upper part of small intestines. Erosion of protective lining causes pain or burning and symptoms. Gastric ulcers are other type of peptic ulcers which affect the stomach lining.SymptomsHeartburn or burning in the chest.IndigestionDistension of abdomen or bloating sensation.Pain or burning in abdomen during empty stomach or in between the meals or at midnight. This is the main difference between duodenal and gastric ulcers. In gastric ulcers pain usually persists after eating.Regurgitation of food back is seen sometimes.Nausea and vomiting also persists.Blood in stool may be present if the condition becomes more severe. Vomiting of blood and difficulty in breathing persists if the condition becomes w...
Scaling of skin, cracking and itching are the common complaints seen in many individuals. Dry skin can occur naturally to an individual or can develop over a period of time.Individuals can have oily skin as well as dry skin. Due to lifestyle changes and many skin care products, skin becomes rough, dry and lifeless. Skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, ringworm, etc. also cause dry skin with itching but with some underlying cause.Dry skin can be of different types like---contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis.Contact dermatitis: skin becomes irritant and inflamed on contact with substance like chemical agents, bleach, etc.Seborrheic dermatitis: is seen mostly on scalp. Red, scaly rashes appear on the scalp.Atopic dermatitis: also known as eczema. Dry scaly patche...
Difficulty swallowing also called as dysphagia. It is the inability or difficulty to swallow food particles or liquid. This occurs when people try to swallow food without chewing properly. But sometimes difficulty is present even while swallowing liquids, which indicates medical condition.SymptomsPain while swallowing.Choking sensation in the throat, feeling that the food is stuck in the throat.Hoarseness of voice.Regurgitation of food back into throat.Acid reflux.CausesDifferent conditions cause difficulty or pain while swallowing. Oesophageal stricture: food particles get stuck in the oesophagus due to a stricture formation and oesophageal tube is narrowed. In oesophageal hernia food gets trapped in a pouch like structure and this causes pain and burning in the chest and throat lead...
Loose, watery stools often due to viral and bacterial infection. Diarrhea can be acute or chronic.Acute diarrhea lasts for about three to four days. This can also be due to food poisoning. Chronic diarrhea can last about two to three weeks. It could be mostly due to intestinal diseases like crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.Traveller’s diarrhea is most common after a vacation due to exposure to bacteria or parasites.SymptomsAbdominal pain, cramping, bloating abdomen persists.And can be associated with fever and dehydration due to excess loss of fluids.Large watery stools with much mucus.Fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea and excessive thirst can be seen.If left untreated there can be severe dehydration with loss of electrolytes and increased heart ...
Diaper rash is the inflammation of skin with a reddish eruption on baby’s skin as the babies are worn to wear diaper regularly. Frequently changing diapers or keeping diapers for a longer time cause diaper rash.SymptomsSkin becomes chaffed, tender and red. Buttocks, genitals and thighs are usually affected.Irritability, excessive crying and fussiness is seen.Bleeding and soreness is seen if the rash gets worse.CausesIn babies due to wetness of diaper and tightness these rashes are developed. Due to moistness and warm in the diaper rashes are developed.Care and managementCare should be taken that the diapers are changed before they get heavy.Genitals and buttock region should be cleaned and air drying should be done.Make sure that the diaper isn’t wrapped tightly.During the day if ...
Decubitus ulcers are formation of ulcers on skin and the underlying tissue due to prolonged pressure on skin. Hence also called pressure ulcers or pressure sores or bedsores. These ulcers are mostly develop on the skin that covers the bony area like tailbone, heels, ankles on lateral sides and hips.Mostly these ulcers can be healed completely but in individuals who are diabetic, ulcers may not be easy to heal. This is due to poor blood supply to the areas. SymptomsIn very early stage the skin becomes discoloured. Skin is swollen and warm to touch. Pain in the affected areas.Later stages skin breaks off showing erosion or the ulcer affecting the deeper layers from muscles to bones. Oozing of fluid is seen with rawness.Infection with pus may be seen on the affected areas.Tenderness on t...
Dandruff is a skin condition where scalp shows small flakes to appear on skin associated with itching. Also called as seborrheic dermatitis.Individuals have dandruff issue only in particular seasons. Some have this frequently.Usually seen on scalp but rarely can be seen on eyelashes and eyebrows with infection. In males beard and moustache can be affected.SymptomsSkin Flakes Itching of scalpCausesDry skin is one of major cause for dandruff. Poor hygiene of scalp (brushing the hair, oiling the scalp and proper head bath) likely to cause dandruff.Yeast infections.Dry eczema, psoriasis of scalp and ringworm can also cause dandruff.Scented shampoos and some hair products irritates the skin and likely to cause dandruff.Care and ManagementProper hygiene, brushing of hair, oiling the sc...
When things are not shiny and bright and there is foul odour. If one has the confidence to speak, smile, laugh and kiss, the usual mode of expressions of human beings without much fuss it also reflects on the impeccable oral health of the person. Just as the eyes are the windows to our soul, probably the mouth is the window to the person’s health as any illness is bound to reflect here in some symptom or the other. The salivary glands produce saliva which has an innate capacity to fight bacteria and viruses. But occasionally there is an infection which can affect the tissues of the oral cavity i.e. the gums, teeth and supporting tissues which can be a channel for the infection to reach the other vital organs of the body. ...
A better informed woman can handle situations better. Except during the menstrual period, bleeding from the vagina can be disturbing for the woman. But not necessarily so all the time and a better-informed woman would be more confident in dealing with the situation. Bleeding apart from the cycle could occur due to the following reasons — if it occurs in a young girl below the age of 10 years it is called as precocious puberty; in a pregnant woman if it occurs as a spotting it is not necessarily a cause for concern. But if it is frank bleeding it could be a sign of miscarriage and calls for attention. If it is after 12 weeks of pregnancy it could be due to the placental position in the womb. Even ...
Diabetes not just affects the internal organs but cause excruciating pain. “I do not need to check my blood sugar levels; I will never get diabetes,” was the reaction of the techie when told by his physician to undergo a check up while looking for a cause of small blister on the sole not yielding to treatment. Well, diabetes is such a disease where the increased blood sugar levels do not cause or hardly show any symptoms that appear as a cause for concern. It is complications of the disease and its effects on various organs of the body over a period of time that are a cause for concern. Our body is endowed with energy requisite for various functions by the nutrition reaching ...
Saliva is helpful as it provides a mechanical cleansing action and removes debris from the oral cavity. The common reason for dry mouth remains to be intake of drugs for certain ailments. If one feels the need to moisten the mouth frequently or sip water often, feel dryness of mouth at mealtime, have difficulty in eating dry foods and one has bad breath, it is likely that person is suffering from a condition of dry mouth. Well, it does appear trivial that the lack of salivation is an issue as such but saliva, the clear, watery and sometimes viscous fluid produced by the glands around the tongue has digestive enzymes and lubricating fluids that moistens the area. Saliva is further helpful as it has selective antimi...
There are some factors that are in our control for preventing diabetes. For the powerhouses of the human body, the cells, tissues and muscles need to work at their best. The cells need glucose for this job to be done which reaches them through the blood after enough churning by the digestive system. But if the glucose levels in the blood circulation are above normal limits, yet not enough to be called as diabetes, there is a condition prior to it called as prediabetes that needs to be addressed so that the ultimate scourge of metabolism, diabetes, does not raise its hood. A wonderful gland in the human body, the pancreas produces insulin from the belly that maintains the levels of blood sugar in the human...
Depression is an illness that is made worse in case of physical problems “T>um itna jo muskuraa rahe hon, kya gham hain jo mujhse chhupa rahein ho” is an evergreen ghazal good enough to evoke a response in a depressed individual to come out with their emotions and feelings. Like any illness depression is also a state of mind probably everyone goes through at some point of his life for a certain amount of time. Unfortunately either due to circumstances which cannot be changed or in situations wherein there is no considerable importance given to the condition of depression, people seem to sulk and sink in the same state of mind unattended to only worsening the situation. It is al...
A better informed woman can handle situations better. Except during the menstrual period, bleeding from the vagina can be disturbing for the woman. But not necessarily so all the time and a better-informed woman would be more confident in dealing with the situation. Bleeding apart from the cycle could occur due to the following reasons — if it occurs in a young girl below the age of 10 years it is called as precocious puberty; in a pregnant woman if it occurs as a spotting it is not necessarily a cause for concern. But if it is frank bleeding it could be a sign of miscarriage and calls for attention. If it is after 12 weeks of pregnancy it could be due to the placental position in the womb. Even ...
It is important to protect your windows to the world - the eyes Our eyes are the windows to the world capturing all the visual impulses and conveying them to the brain to be stored as photographic memory. The pupil in the middle of the eyeball carries the light to fall on the retina, which is the sensitive portion even as the eyelids keep flapping away any harmful pathogens from the environment while lubricating the exterior of the eye to carry on the functions normally. The eyelids carry on unobtrusively as they blip without our knowledge. Sometimes eyelids could droop down partially obscuring the pupil, and thereby vision, which is termed as ptosis. The upper eyelids are lined by a tarsal plate which gives rigidit...
Arthritis could lead to joint deformity if neglected. When a housewife finds that opening a jar or a doorknob is difficult, a number-crunching banker finds his fingers stiff at the cash and a teacher finds writing an arduous task, very likely it is rheumatoid arthritis. A fine layer of synovium, rich in white blood cells, lines our joints. Sometimes our body identifies it as an invading pathogen causing an inflammation to destroy the lining. This leads to swelling of the joint and pain. Since the inflammation could get chronic or prolonged, it tends to spread along the soft tissues and there is loss of cartilage, erosion and destruction of muscles and bones. The gradual degeneratio...
