What is meant by Urolithiasis? Formation of stones in the kidneys, bladder or urethra is known as ‘Urolithiasis’. Urolithiasis causes excruciating pain and concomitant other symptoms. Surgery is the only radical method of treatment for removal of the stones. The latest research shown that obesity increases the risk of formation of stones in the urinary system. […]
Who are affected with Gall Bladder Stones? In about 6% of our Indian population, gall bladder stones formation has been reported. In 75% of this population, gall bladder stones didn’t cause any effects, but in the remaining 25%, they posed serious problems. So stones in gallbladder have become a great problem now a days. These […]
HIV Infection, its First Occurrence and Transmission Human Immune deficiency Virus (HIV) is responsible to produce AIDS in human beings. The virus was first detected in certain primates in Africa. The virus was later transmitted through the monkey bites to Humans. In humans it is mostly transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse. Once entered into the body […]
What are Psychotropic drugs? Psychotropic drugs are those drugs which affect the mood and behaviour. Classification of Psychotropic drugs: Classification is done in many ways as there is no proper indices of brain function to define and measure it. 1. Psychotropic drugs can be classified on the basis of the: Chemical Structure: Benzodiazepines, butyrophenones etc, […]
What is meant by Mumps? Causes for Mumps: Mumps is the pain in the salivary glands mostly the parotid glands. Mumps is caused by a virus named Myxovirus Parotidis. Myxovirus Parotidis is a RNA virus, that means it consists of only RNA and proteins. DNA is not present in that virus. In whom Mumps is Common? […]
Herbal Tips to treat Constipation at Home The best method to deal with the constipation is to change the food habits. Milk, boiled vegetables, fruits and their juices should be taken in large quantities. The food which contains a lot of roughage and fibrous matter should be taken. Senna leaves – 10g, Aniseed – 5g […]
Sulfonamides History and Chemical Nature: Sulfonamides belong to a class of antibacterial agents used for treating the bacterial infections. The first sulfonamide is sulfanilamide which is a metabolic product obtained from the inactive prodrug named prontosil dye.Sulfonamide is the active metabolite and treats bacterial infections. Many sulfonamides are discovered later, of which some of them […]
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis (R.A) is an auto immune disease affecting several joints simultaneously causing inflammation, swelling, stiffness and pain. In the early stage the small joints are affected with pain and swelling. The typical feature of the disease is morning stiffness of the joints lasting for more than one hour. It runs […]
What is meant by Allergy? Allergies are discomforts of various kinds caused by ordinary harmless substances. The substances which cause allergies are termed as ‘allergens’. What are Allergens? Allergens are the substances that trigger an allergic reaction. Our immune system produces antibodies when the body is exposed to the allergens as if they are germs. […]
Urinary Diseases and Disorders: Urinary diseases include mainly the diseases of the kidneys, ureter, urinary bladder and urethra. Components of the urinary system: The urinary system contains a pair of large excretory glands which are bean shaped kidneys, at the back of the abdomen in the lumbar region, two ureters, urinary bladder and urethra. Kidneys […]