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Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder. The word Schizophrenia means split mind. This disease is marked by the considerable disturbances in thoughts which affects perceptual, emotional and social processes. The patient is detached from the real world and lives in his own imaginary world. It mostly arises in the first half of life and the … Read more
Prostatitis is defined as the inflammation of the prostate gland. Prostate gland is a walnut-sized gland which is situated directly below the bladder. The function of prostate gland in males is to produce semen that nourishes and transports sperm. It can affect men of all ages but most commonly seen in men below 50 years … Read more
There is nothing like healthy hair to make an individual feel confident and beautiful. Unhealthy hair is always a cause of concern for both males and females. Dandruff is a common chronic scalp disorder that is characterized by flaking of the skin of the scalp. As skin cells die, they are shed from the scalp … Read more
Jaundice is a clinical manifestation of disorders underlying bilirubin metabolism, hepatocellular dysfunction or biliary obstruction. It occurs due to inability to secrete bile effectively. The levels of bilirubin in blood are normally below 1.0 mg/dL and levels over 2-3 mg/dL typically results in jaundice. It is caused due to elevated blood levels of bilirubin which … Read more
The term frigidity is used for a long-term lack of sexual drive and response. Even though this problem can affect both males and females but it is commonly found in females. Sexual drive in women tends to fluctuate through the course of life. This is somewhat natural as sexual drive in women is influenced by … Read more
Thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located at the base of the neck just below Adam’s Apple. A goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. Although all goiters are painless but a larger goiter can cause problems such as difficulty in swallowing, cough and breathing. What are the causes of goiter? Having a … Read more
Generally, skin diseases are chronic in nature and the recurrence is very common. Eczema is chronic in nature. It is a form of dermatitis or inflammation of the upper layers of the skin. The term eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent or recurring skin rashes. Long standing eczema is often dry. It … Read more
Amla a tree that is small to medium in size having height 1 to 8m grows throughout India. The leaves are light green in color, subsessile, simple, & closely set along branchlets. Flowers of the Amla tree are greenish-yellow in color. The fruits of Amla are spherical in shape with a hard & smooth appearance. … Read more
Arjuna is a tree that grows about 20 to 25m tall in height. It contains conical leaves that are green on the top & brown below. The bark of this tree is smooth & grey in color. This herb is usually found in India. Traditionally Arjuna herb is used for the treatment of heart diseases, … Read more
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is a perennial creeping herb that is non-aromatic. The leaves of this plant are thick, oblong, succulent. The flowers of Brahmi are white in color. It is commonly found in the marshy area throughout India. This herb Brahmi is the best-known tonic for the brain. The leaves of the herb Brahmi deal … Read more