Article 76: Ayurvedic Management of Pravahika (Amoebiasis) Introduction Pravahika‚ as described in the Ayurvedic texts‚ can be compared with the dysentery. Pravahika is caused by the infection of Entamoeba histolytica‚ an Protozoan. Pravahika is diagnosed by the symptoms of diarrhoea with blood and mucus‚ flatulence‚ abdominal cramps and pyrexia. Laboratory investigations included the stool examination for the presence of amoebic cysts. Pathogenesis When Vata‚ the biological air aggravates and associates
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Abstract: The aim of technology is to make products in a large scale for cheaper prices and increased quality. The current technologies have attained a part of it‚ but the manufacturing technology is at macro level. The future lies in manufacturing product right from the molecular level. Research in this direction started way back in eighties. At that time manufacturing at molecular and atomic level was laughed about. But due to advent of nanotechnology we have realized it to a certain level. One
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Labs and Diagnostics Colonoscopy This test allows direct visualization of the small bowel‚ rectum‚ and colon. It is recommended for patients who have experienced fecal occult blood or obvious blood in the stool. It is also recommended for patients who have experienced a change in bowel habits or are experiencing abdominal pain. In patients who have had colorectal cancer‚ polyposis‚ or inflammatory bowel disease it is used to observe for continued progression of their condition. During the procedure
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Colic is defined as abdominal pain. Having it known as pain it is not a diagnosis but it’s a clinical sign your horse is showing. Colic is a term for all forms of gastrointestinal conditions which cause pain. Even other causes of abdominal pain not involving the gastrointestinal tract. The most common forms of colic are gastrointestinal in nature and are most often related to colonic disturbance. There are a variety of different causes of colic‚ and having them range for minor to major to severe
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A bursa is a fluid-filled anatomy that is existent within the tendon‚ the skin and the bone. The primary role of the bursa is to decrease abrasion in the midst of a contiguous stimulating network (Chatra‚ 2012). Typecasting of bursae that encompasses the knees can be categorized as those that are present in the area around the patella. Irritation on this fluid-filled anatomy is termed as bursitis (Chatra‚ 2012). Injury‚ infection‚ belabored‚ and hemorrhage are a part of the mainsprings for irritation
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Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis The ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) procedure is done after the colon and lining of the rectum are surgically removed (colectomy). This procedure allows waste to be passed through the anus. A tube (ileal pouch) is made using a portion of the small intestine (ileum) and is connected to the anus (end of the rectum). IPAA is preferred over procedures that result in an opening (stoma) in the abdomen for waste removal (ileostomy). A temporary ileostomy surgery may be
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The digestive tract is a twisting tube about 30 feet long. It starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. In between are the esophagus‚ stomach and bowels (intestines). The liver and pancreas aid digestion by producing bile and pancreatic juices which travel to the intestines. The gallbladder stores bile until the body needs it for digestion. The digestive system breaks down food and fluids into much smaller nutrients. In this complex process‚ blood carries the nutrients throughout the body to nourish
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Data Collection Worksheet: Pediatric Case Study Failure to thrive. SSG Alsawalha‚ Musab 1. Client Demographics a. Age: 11 months b. Gender: Male c. Marital Status/Significant others: Single‚ d. Primary Language: English e. Religion: Baptist f. Barriers to care: i. Noted in home life‚ past medical history‚ social history: Patient barriers to care all revolve around the parents neglect to medical treatments needed for the patient. ii. Developmental Stage: Trust vs Mistrust. g. Other: Patient
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Pharm Final Ch 50- Acid Controlling Drugs * Pathophysiology * Stomach glands * Cardiac * Cardiac sphincter (gastroesophageal) * Cardiac glands * Fundic * Gastric glands- most numerous * Highly specialized secretory glands composed of: * Parietal cells * Produce and secrete HCl * What stimulates? food‚ chocolate‚ alcohol‚ large fatty meals‚ stress
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What is Ulcerative colitis Ulcerative colitis or UC is a chronic inflammatory condition that affected the rectum and the colon. Ulcerative colitis is the condition that known as inflammatory Bowel Diseases and the other which is coming under same name is crohn’s disease. In these two illnesses‚ symptoms are little bit similar‚ but the different is in the areas that affected in patient’s body. Colitis let’s take the second half of this word and explain it. ( itis ) from the word colitis and in the
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