Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It is a troublesome condition that may lead to many complications including ulcers if not treated in time. Constipation aggravates the condition more than any other disorder. The inflammatory lesions may be either acute erosive gastritis or chronic atrophic gastritis. The latter type has been found to be present in half the patients suffering from severe iron deficiency anemia…..
The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ, 10 cm. long and three to five cm. wide, attached to the under-surface of the liver on the right side. The main function of the gallbladder is to store the bile secreted by the liver. Bile is an excretion composed mainly of bile salts and acids, color pigments, and cholesterol. Bile assists in the digestion and absorption of fats and the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, minerals, and calcium….
Fatigue refers to a feeling of tiredness or weariness. It can be temporary or chronic. Almost every person has to work overtime on certain occasions, sacrificing rest and sleep, which may cause temporary fatigue. This condition can be remedied by adequate rest. Chronic or continuous fatigue is, however, a serious problem that requires a comprehensive plan of treatment…..
Hair loss at a very tender age has become a common disorder these days. It causes a great deal of concern to persons affected by the hair loss. Hair is formed in minute pockets in the skin, called follicles. An upgrowth at the base of the folic called the papilla actually produces hair; when a special group of cells turns amino acids into keratin, a type of protein of which hair is made….
Epilepsy refers to a chronic condition in which repeated fits or attacks of unconsciousness occur with or without confusion. It is a serious disorder of the central nervous system. It occurs in both children and adults. Most attacks, however, occur in childhood and in early adult life. Attack rates show a progressive decline in frequency with age….
The term ‘eczema’ is derived from a Greek word meaning ‘to boil.’ It refers to an inflammation of the skin which results in the formation of vesicles or pustules. It is the most common and most troublesome of all skin diseases. Eczema is essentially a constitutional disease, resulting from a toxic condition of the system. The disease covers a wide variety of forms, the majority of them being of the chronic variety…..
Dysentery is a serious condition affecting the large intestine. It is characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the bowel, colic pain in the region of the abdomen, and passing of liquid or semi-formed stones with mucus and blood….
Diarrhoea refers to the frequent passage of loose or watery unformed stools. As a rough guide, it can be said that three or four loose or watery stools a day can be considered diarrhoea. The disease may be acute or chronic. Commonly known as “loose motion”, it is perhaps the most common disease in India….
Diabetes mellitus is a nutritional disorder, characterized by an abnormally elevated level of blood glucose and by the excretion of excess glucose in the urine. It results from an absolute or relative lack of insulin which leads to abnormalities in carbohydrate metabolism as well as in the metabolism of protein and fat.
Depression is the most unpleasant experience a person can endure. It is far more difficult to cope with than a physical ailment. The growing complexities of modern life and the resultant crisis, as well as mental stress and strain in day-to-day living, usually lead to this disorder. It also arises out of the monotony and drudgery of a daily routine, without any meaningful variation in urban life. Suicide is the major risk in extreme cases of depression.
