Vascular Diseases of the Kidney Regular and appropriate blood supply to the glomerular capillary network is essential for the proper function of the kidneys. If the blood supply to the kidney is hampered, there is fluid and salt disturbance in the body. Vascular diseases of the kidney are: 1. Atherosclerosis...
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Peptic Ulcer Peptic Ulcer Causes Examination Diagnosis and Treatment An ulcer is a disruption of mucosal lining of stomach and or duodenum due to active inflammation. Ulcers are usually chronic in nature. Peptic ulcer disease is a common illness, affecting about 10% of men and 5% of women during their...
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HISTORICAL REVIEW of Kampavata (Parkinson’s disease) Kampavata (Parkinson’s disease) is a slowly progressive disease of late adult life and is one of the most prevalent neurological disorder. In Caraka Samhita ‘Vepathu’ has been described as one of eighty type of Nanatmaja disorders of Vata and Kampa has been mentioned one...
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Shira (Head) : – In living beings, the head is the substratum of élan vital and of all the sense faculties. So it occupies the first place amongst all the vital organs of the body and also opines as the seat of Prana. Head is the seat of Buddhi of...
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Majja Dusti : Mastulunga situated in shira is also correlated with Majja. Important functions of Majja are Sukraposhana, Preeti, and maintains of the Sneha of the body. Its pathological states are Majja Vrittavata, Majja Virddhi, Majjakshaya and Majja Gatavata, Majja Vritta Vata is evident in Kampavata, which manifests as Pariveshtanam...
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Snayu Dusti :- Kasayapa has mentioned that Snayu Pratana are originated from the Mastulunga Mula (Kasayapa. Sha) Trauma to Snayu can also lead to the poverty of movements (Su.Su–25/37, M. Ni.– 43/21), pathological state of Snayu is Snayugata vata which is manifested as Bahyayama, Antarayam, khalli, Kubhjata, Sarvangavata and Ek...
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Mechanical Ventilatory Support Ventilators are special pumps to support ventilatory function of the respiratory system and improve oxygenation by providing high oxygen and positive pressure. Indications Hypoxaemic respiratory failure : arterial oxygen saturation (Sa02) less than 90% inspite of inspired oxygen fraction FI02 > 0.6. Causes Pneumonia Pulmonary edema ARDS,...
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Shock Shock is a clinical syndrome due to inadequate tissue perfusion. A clinical syndrome marked by inadequate perfusion and oxygenation of cells, tissues, and organs, usually as a result of marginal or markedly lowered blood pressure. Shock is the physiologic state characterized by significant reduction of systemic tissue perfusion, resulting...
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Sepsis (Septic Shock) CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS There is some primary infection or disease. Mild sepsis chan,ges to severe, and to septic shock. Patient may be hormo, hypo or hyper thermic i.e. fever normal, low or high Fever is absent in neonates, elderly, alcoholics and in uremia. Hyperventilation is early sign. Then...
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Sepsis (Septic Shock) Prognosis Prevention TREATMENT TREATMENT Sepsis (Septic Shock) Admit in ICU Treat local site of infection Monitor hemodynamics. Sepsis is a clinical syndrome characterized by systemic inflammation due to infection. There is a continuum of severity ranging from sepsis to severe sepsis and septic shock. Antimicrobial therapy in...
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