Kawasaki Disease
Definition: Kawasaki disease is an acute febrile mucocutaneus lymph node syndrome mainly affecting infants and young children. OR Kawasaki disease…
Definition: Kawasaki disease is an acute febrile mucocutaneus lymph node syndrome mainly affecting infants and young children. OR Kawasaki disease…
Definition: Hoarseness is defined as roughness of voice resulting from variations of periodicity and/or intensity of consecutive sound waves. [1] Overview…
Memory Tips for Guiding Symptoms Hi Friends Let’s memorize guiding symptoms of Ignatia Amara through name of Medicine ‘IGNATIA AMARA ‘. IGNATIAAMARAI Increased sexual desire with impotence: Sweat on scrotum. Itching about genitals, in bed. Much itching in the penis, removed by scratching. Soreness and ulcerative pain, with itching at margin of prepuce. Pain in penis,…
Memory Tips for Guiding Symptoms Hi Friends Let’s memorize guiding symptoms of Calcarea carb through name of Medicine ‘CALCAREACARB’. CALCAREACARBC Chilly: Calcarea Carb. is a chilly pt. is sensitive to cold, damp air; great liability to take cold. Master Kent graded Calc. Carb. in second grade in the sub-rubric, tendency to take cold (Acon1., Baryta1.,…
Memory Tips for Guiding Symptoms Hi Friends Let’s memorize guiding symptoms of Graphites through name of Medicine ‘Graphites’. GRAPHITESG Grand Characteristics: Chilly, Fatty. Constipated (costive): Usually suited for lady of climacteric age, -fair, fat & flabby, having irregular deposition of fat at selected locations of the body, waxy & anaemic face, split hair, unhealthy skin,…
Memory Tips for Guiding Symptoms Hi Friends Let’s memorize guiding symptoms of Nux Vomica through name of Medicine ‘Poison Nut’. POISONNUTP Paralytic conditions: Master Kent said, Nux Vom. is full of paralytic conditions. The bowels are in a state of excitement but this passes away and the time comes when the faeces remain in the…
Memory Tips for Mental Symptoms Hi Friends Let’s memorize mental symptoms of Lycopodium through name of Medicine ‘LYCOPODIUM’. LYCOPODIUMLY Loss of self-confidence, yet finishes the job with competency: It has loss of confidence (+++) (Anac 1, Aur 2, Baryta 2, Bry 2, China 2, Lyco 2, Puls 2, Sil 2). Kent said. pt. has a…
Memory Tips for Mental Symptoms Hi Friends Let’s memorize Mental symptoms of Pulsatilla through name of Medicine ‘PULSATILLA’. PULSATILLAP Phlegmatic temperament: Hahnemann gives in masterly fashion the picture of the Puls. disposition and temperament; a timid, lachrymose disposition with a tendency to inward grief and silent peevish ness, or at all events a mild and…
Memory Tips for Guiding Symptoms Hi Friends Let’s memorize guiding symptoms of Apis Mellifica through name of Medicine ‘Apis Melifica’. APISMELA Ailments from : Ailments from jealousy, fright, rage, vexation, bad-news. grief (Ref. Clarke). Bad effects of acute exanthema –imperfectly developed or suppressed (Zinc.), from measles, scarlatina, urticaria, etc. [1] P Pains : Dr. E.…
Memory Tips for Mental Symptoms Hi Friends Let’s memorize mental symptoms of Bryonia Alba through name of Medicine ‘BRYONIA’. BRYONIAB Business oriented Dreams all night very vividly of anxious and careful attention to his business. Delirious prattling about business to be attended to Busy in his dreams and in delirium with his everyday business …
Definition: Definition of Sickle cell Disease Genetic Sickle Cell Disorders or Sickle cell Disease are characterized by presence of HbS…
Definition: Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura or immune thrombocytopenia also known as Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), is a type of thrombocytopenic purpura defined…
Definition: Varicose vein are dilated, tortuous and elongated superficial veins of the limb. [2] Overview Epidemiology Causes Risk Factors…
Definition: Thalassemia are genetic disorders of Hb synthesis in which there is reduced production of one or more chains of…
Definition: A Herpes Labialis is a group of tiny, painful blisters caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). They’re also…
Definition: Tuberculosis (TB), which is caused by bacteria of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, is one of the oldest diseases known…
Definition An infectious and frequently fatal disease marked by fever and severe internal bleeding, spread through contact with infected body…
Definition: Chickenpox is an infectious disease causing a mild fever and a rash of itchy inflamed pimples which turn to blisters…
Definition: Baker’s cyst is also known as a popliteal cyst, is a type of fluid containing cyst behind knee.[2] …
Definition: Vomiting in Pregnancy is defined as the complaints of patient about nausea and occasional sickness on rising in the…
Definition Dyspareunia means that the coital act is difficult and or painful. Additionally, Apareunia is inability to practice coitus.[1] Overview…
Vitamin B 12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency Definition Vitamin B 12 deficiency or Vitamin B 12 deficiency anemia also known as cobalamin deficiency is the medical condition of low blood and tissue levels of vitamin B 12. [1] OverviewCausesPathophysiologySign & SymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentHomoeopathic TreatmentDiet and RegimentFAQReferenceOverview Overview of Vitamin B 12 Deficiency Symptoms may develop slowly and worsen over…
Definition of Motion Sickness: Motion Sickness is a very common balance disorder especially among young children. It is condition of…
Definition: Difficulty in passing stool or passes once in 2 / 3 days, stools can be hard or soft is…
General Examination: The physical examination starts moment the patient enters the clinic. His orientation, gait, nutritional status, etc. can be observed. Additionally, A thorough physical examination is best done with a cooperative patient, in a well-lit, quiet and warm room. The couch also chairs should be designed in such a way that even a disabled…
Definition: Dengue is a febrile illness caused by a flavivirus transmitted by mosquitoes. (2) Overview Epidemiology xxx Causes Types Risk…
Definition: Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in an extra full or partial copy…
How Can You Avoid Seasonal Skin Problems? Avoidance of Seasonal Skin Problems is necessary because, it is a general problem…
History: The History of Ancient Medicines: In this article of The History of Ancient Medicines, we take a brief look at the history, origins, and commonalities between ancient medicinal wisdom. This review can be used as a basis for understanding modern medicine and how we integrate ancient healing philosophies into the 21st century. Overview1. Prehistoric Medicine2.…
Introduction to Food and Nutrition Generally, Food and Nutrition is a basic human need and a prerequisite to a healthy life. Moreover, A proper diet is essential from the very early stages of life for proper growth, development also to remain active. Food consumption, which largely depends on production and distribution, determines the health also…
5 Ways to Track Your Yearly Goals and Achieve Holistic Wellness (Rajkot). Staying on track with your yearly goals can…
History of Indian Medicine (Ayurveda) Indian medicine has a long history. Its earliest concepts are set out in the sacred writings called the Vedas, especially in the metrical passages of the Atharvaveda, which may possibly date as far back as the 2nd millennium B.C. AYUR=LIFE; VEDA=SCIENCE OverviewStone Age about 5000BCVedic period after 1500BCSushruta Samhita (surgery)…
<![CDATA[ સવારના નાસ્તાનું મહત્વ આધુનિક જીવન વધુ પડતું વ્યસ્ત થઇ ગયું છે. તેથી આખો દિવસ કામ કરવા માટે શરીરને પર્યાપ્ત…
Definition: Chikungunya fever is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of infected Aedes aegypti mosquito. (1) Overview Epidemiology XXX…
પથરી: પથરી કીડની, મૂત્રવાહિની કે મૂત્રાશય જેવા મૂત્ર વહનપંથમાં થાય છે. પથરી ગોલબ્લેડરમાં પણ થતી હોય છે. પેશાબમાં જોઈતા પ્રમાણમાં ક્ષાર હોય છે. પેશાબમાં ક્ષારનું પ્રમાણ વધતા તે જમા થઈ પથરી બને છે. પથરીની તકલીફ સ્ત્રીઓ કરતાં પુરુષોમાં વધારે પ્રમાણમાં જોવા મળે છે. બાળકોમાં પણ પથરી થવાનો સંભવ રહે છે. પથરી થવાનું ચોક્કસ કારણ જાણી…
<![CDATA[ Meninges of Brain: Brain and spinal cord are surrounded by three membranous connective tissue layers called the meninges, which include the following (Fig): Dura mater Arachnoid mater Pia mater Dura mater of Meninges: Dura mater is thick outermost meningeal layer that is richly innervate by sensory nerve fibers. Arachnoid mater of Meninges: Arachnoid mater…
What is Anatomy? Anatomy includes those structures that can seen grossly (without the aid of magnification) and microscopically (with the aid of magnification). OverviewHow can gross Anatomy be studiedImportant Anatomical TermTerms to describe locationFAQOverview Overview of Anatomy: Typically, when use by itself, the term anatomy tends to mean gross or macroscopic anatomy—that is, the study of structures…
Building a Medical Vocabulary: In general, A medical vocabulary is the heart of a career in the allied health fields. Additionally, It provides the means by which all individuals concerned with patient health care issues can share information. Whether in a one-physician office, a major clinic, or a centralized laboratory, a behind-the-scenes health care team…
Muscular System: MUSCLE: Muscle consists predominantly of contractile cells, produces the movements of various parts of the body by contraction. And it occur by three types of muscles in muscular system: A. Skeletal MuscleB. Cardiac MuscleC. Smooth MuscleSTRUCTURES ASSOCIATED WITH MUSCLESA. Skeletal Muscle A. Skeletal Muscle: It is voluntary also striate; makes up approximately 40%…
Skeletal System: Skeletal System Consists of the axial skeleton (bones of the head, vertebral column, ribs, also sternum) and the appendicular skeleton (bones of the extremities). Bones and Joints are important parts of Skeletal System. I. BonesII. JointsI. Bones I. Bones in Skeletal System: Bons are calcified connective tissue consisting of cells (in other words;…
Today I am happy to share all these medical anatomy mnemonics .These are collected from various offline and online sources…
Anatomy of Ear: The ear is divided into three part i.e.: Firstly, External ear Secondly, Middle ear Lastly, Internal ear or the labyrinth 1. The External EarAuricle or PinnaExternal Acoustic CanalTympanic MembraneRelation of External Acoustic MeatusNerve supply of the External Ear1. The External Ear 1. The Anatomy of External Ear: In Anatomy of External Ear…
આપણે જે ખોરાક ખાઇએ છીએ, જે રીતે આપણું શરીર સ્વચ્છ રાખીએ છીએ, શારીરિક કસરત અને સલામત જાતીય સંબંધ, આ દરેક…
ટ્રાઇજિનીનલ નર્વ (ચેતા) મગજના પોલાણમાંથી નીકળી ચહેરા ઉપર ડાબી અને જમણી એમ બન્ને બાજુ સંવેદના પહોંચાડવાનું કાર્ય પાંચમી ફેસિયલ નર્વ…
પરિચય તણાવ વિનાના જીવનની કલ્પના થઈ શકે નહિ. તણાવ એ જીવનનો એટલો અવિભાજિત હિસ્સો છે કે જેને સામાન્ય વ્યકિતત્વના વિકાસ…
સ્વાઈન ફ્લૂ (H1N1) શું છે ? સ્વાઈન ફલૂ એક શ્વાસોશ્વાસથી ફેલાતો ચેપી રોગછે, જે H1N1 ઈન્ફલ્યુએન્ઝા વાઇરસના ઇન્ફેક્સના કારણે ફેલાય…
સાંધાના દુઃખાવા માનવ શરીરમાં નાના મોટા મળીને ૨૦૬ હાડકા છે જેમાં ૨૨ ખોપરીના અને મોંના, ૬ કાનના, ૧ ગળાનું, ૪…
હોમિયોપેથીનો પરિચય અને ઇતિહાસ હોમિયોપેથી એક વિકલ્પીક ચિકિત્સાપધ્ધતિ છે. હોમિયોપેથીને પ્રારંભિક(૧૭૯૬) વૈજ્ઞાનિક રૂપ આપનાર હતા ડૉ. સેમ્યુઅલ હાનેમન્ન(1755-1843). હોમિયોપેથીનો આધારભૂત…
Biostatistics Learning Objectives Define “Biostatistics” Describe the range of applications of biostatistics Identify situations in which statistics can be misleading.…
Definition: Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycaemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action…
Prehistoric medicine Prehistoric medicine refers to use of medicine before humans were are to read and write. Because the timing…