Moringa – the ‘drumstick tree’ While Moringa Oleifera has ascended in acclaim as in recent years, the plant has been viewed as a superfood in Ayurveda for quite a long time. The plant’s leaves, blossoms, drumsticks, roots, and seeds each offer an incentive as far as nutrition or as common cures. Moringa leaves are known …
Mallory-Weiss Tear What is Mallory Weiss Tear? Mallory Weiss Tear refers to in the mucosa at junction of the stomach an esophagus (gastroesophageal junction). Before getting into its detail, let us first know, what is esophagus? Esophagus is a tube like structure that extends from your throat to the stomach. Its major function is to …
Laryngitis Laryngitis is an inflammation of your voice box (larynx) from overuse, irritation or infection. The larynx, also referred to as the voice box, is home to the vocal cords. These are vital to the processes of breathing, swallowing, and talking. The vocal cords are two small folds of mucous membrane covering cartilage and muscle …
How to Treat Atopic Dermatitis in Kids? Atopic dermatitis is a common skin condition that children might have to face at a very early age. Also known as pediatric eczema, the chronic condition appears when a baby’s age is between 3 and 6 months. It causes dry, itchy skin, that can be more bothersome for …
GALLBLADDER POLYPS Gallbladder polyps are growths protruding from the lining of the gallbladder. Polyps can be cancerous, but they rarely are. About 95% of gallbladder polyps are benign The size of a gallbladder polyp can help to predict whether it is cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous(benign) Most polyps which are usually less than 1cm are unlikely …
EYE HERPES Eye herpes is a common, potentially serious viral infection affecting the eyes. Eye herpes is the most common source of infectious blindness in the Western world There are several forms of eye herpes, ranging from a simple infection to a condition that can possibly cause blindness. They include: Epithelial keratitis affects only the …
DEPENDENT PERSONALITY DISORDER A dependent personality disorder is a mental disorder marked by a long-standing dependence on other people. People suffering from this disorder usually depend on people to meet their emotional and physical needs. Adults with this disorder may depend on their parent or spouse to decide where they should live, the type of …
CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH DISEASE (CMT) Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a group of inherited disorders that affect the peripheral nerves. The peripheral nerves are the nerves outside the main central nervous system – the spinal cord and brain. These nerves control muscles and send data from the arms and legs to the brain, allowing a person to sense touch. …
BLADDER CANCER The bladder is a type of cancer arising from the tissues of the urinary bladder. The bladder is a hollow muscular organ in the lower abdomen that collects urine from the kidneys through the ureters for storage and eventual removal from the body through the urethra. Bladder cancer is a disease in which …
BACK PAIN Back pain is the pain felt in the back of the body that usually feels like an ache, tension, or stiffness. It is classified into neck pain, upper/middle back pain, lower back pain, and coccydynia based on the segment affected. The neck pain occurs in the cervical spine, the upper/middle back pain occurs …
