What is Renal Colic? Small stones and gravel passes easily down the ureters and void in the urine or remain in the bladder. Larger stones get impacted in the ureter or pass with great difficulty and gives rise to renal colic. Before this condition arises, the patient complains of an aching loin, with occasional attacks […]
Some of the plants which are having anti-cancerous properties are listed below: 1. May Apple plant: Biological name : Podophyllum peltatum May Apple plant produces podophyllotoxin, which is used for treating testicular cancers. 2. Taxus Biological name : Taxus brevifolia and Taxus baccata Taxols from these plants are effective against ovarian cancers. 3. Soya Biological […]
Source and Distribution of Phyllanthus: Botanical Name : Phyllanthus niruri Family : Euphorbiaceae Synonyms of Phyllanthus: Hindi – Jar amla, Jangli amla English – Niruri Sanskrit – Bhumyamlaki Tamil – Kizhkay neli Bengali – Bhuinamla Kannada – Kirunelli It is available in the trade name of Bhuiaamla. The creat is an annual herb with a […]
Causes of Cancer: Cancer is caused as a result of environmental factors and genetic factors. Cancer is mostly due to environmental carcinogens but genetic factors may also be the reason in certain cases. The environmental factors like consumption of tobacco, poor diet, obesity, radiation, infection, lack of physical activity and environmental pollutants alter the genetic […]
What are the Characteristics of Neoplasia? Neoplasia comprises of both malignant and benign tumors. What are the differences between Malignant Tumors and Benign Tumors? Benign neoplasm: If there are clusters of tumor cells in a single mass, they are called benign tumors. These tumors are not malignant. Benign tambours are not harmful in general, but […]
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What is meant by Cancer? Cancer is a large, heterogenous class of diseases, characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells that invade the surrounding tissues and destroys them. In simple terms, cancer is a disease that results from the abnormal growth and differentiation of the tissues. What are the synonyms of Cancer? The synonyms of cancer […]
Causes of Bad Breath Bad breath cannot be cured by any mouth wash, lozenge, spray and antiseptic gargles which are advertised in the media and which are available in the market. These products mask the odour only. So the basic cause has to be diagnosed and cured. Bad breath is also known as halitosis. The […]
Tachycardia: Tachycardia is a medical term for the conditions like rapid heart beat, fluttering heart or pounding of heart. Causes for Tachycardia: This condition occurs due to strong feelings of fear, excitement or anxiety or by over taxing the heart temporarily with sudden exertion or too much exercise. It may also be the sign of […]
What is meant by Pancreatic Cancer? Pancreatic Cancer is known as “Pancreatic Carcinoma”. What are pancreas and what is its function? Pancreas is a large organ that is located behind the stomach. The function of the pancreas is to synthesize and release the enzymes into the lumen of the intestine for the absorption of food, […]