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glaucoma
Illnesses
October 26, 2022

Glaucoma – Symptoms and Treatment

Glaucoma is a leading cause of reversible blindness, often called the ‘silent blinder’ because there are no noticeable symptoms in the early stages; so early detection and treatment are key to preventing vision loss. Little knowledge of the anatomy of the eye will help elucidate what happens in Glaucoma. There…
chest pain
Illnesses
October 26, 2022

Chest Pain – Possible Causes and When to Worry

Chest pain is one of the most common symptoms for which adults seek the care of a physician. It generally originates from one of the following organs in the chest viz: Heart.  Lung. Oesophagus. From the components of the chest wall. Skin. Muscle. Bone.  Occasionally, organs near the chest can…
panax ginseng
Herbs
October 18, 2022

Panax Ginseng – The King of Herbs

Panax ginseng, also known as Asian ginseng or Korean ginseng is a species of plant whose root is the source of ginseng. It is a slow-growing, short, perennial plant with fleshy roots.  It grows in the mountains of East Asia. It is among the longest-living plants. Panax ginseng is one…
cancer of the prostate
Illnesses
October 18, 2022

Cancer of the prostate (CAP) – Symptoms and Treatment

Cancer of the prostate (CAP) is the adenocarcinoma of the prostate gland. Cancers are unregulated proliferation or multiplication of cells with the following prominent properties viz A lack of cell differentiation. Local invasion of adjoining tissue. Spread to distant sites through the bloodstream or the lymphatic system (Metastasis). When this…
asthma
Illnesses
October 18, 2022

Asthma – Types, Triggers & Treatment

Asthma is a common chronic disorder of the airways that involves a complex interaction of the following viz: Airway inflammation.  Intermittent airflow obstruction.  Bronchial hyperresponsiveness. This interaction can vary among patients and within the same patient over time. The airway inflammation contributes to airway hyperresponsiveness with an increase in mucus-secreting cells…
papaya
Superfoods
October 13, 2022

Papaya (Carica Papaya. L.) – A Superfood

Papaya (Carica papaya. L.), commonly called pawpaw is a well-known fruit-bearing plant all over the world. It is a juicy and tasty fruit, belonging to the family Caricaceae. The scientific name is Carica papaya. This plant is grown in various parts of the world, including India, tropical America, Europe and…
human papillomavirus
Illnesses
October 13, 2022

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) – Symptoms and Treatment

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted viral infection that’s passed between people through skin-to-skin contact. Sexually transmitted infection with HPV is extremely common, with estimates of up to 75% of all women being exposed to HPV at some point in their life. However, almost all infected women…
acne vulgaris on a woman's face
Illnesses
October 13, 2022

Acne Vulgaris – Is it Curable?

Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point. It is most frequent among adolescents and young adults but is not limited to these ages. The severity of skin involvement varies from minimal involvement to disfiguring and highly inflammatory presentations. Hyperpigmentation, scarring, and negative psychosocial effects are…