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06 Jan 22

APPROACH TO HEMOPTYSIS

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Definition: It is defined as expectoration of the blood from the respiratory tract. Massive hemoptysis: Massive hemoptysis is broadly defined as production of 500-600 ml of blood over 24 hours; 100 ml within 1 hour or bleeding necessitating transfusion or causing hemodynamic compromise. Pathogenesis: Primary origin of the blood comes…

04 Jan 22

PHYSIOLOGY OF MENOPAUSE

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BASIC TERMINOLOGIES– Menopause– The term ‘menopause’ means cessation of menstruation. It can be defined as physiologic or iatrogenic cessation of menses (amenorrhea) due to decreased ovarian function.(Age of menopause is normally between 47-50 years; occasionally between 40-46,and in other extreme as late as 55 years of age ) Perimenopause–…

02 Jan 22

PROCEDURAL FAILURES

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PROCEDURAL FAILURES Pre-therapeutic Therapeutic Post therapeutic PRE-THERAPEUTIC Incorrect patient selection: Age : older v/s younger prognosis is better in younger individuals Socio-economic status indirectly reflect on the periodontal therapy outcome as a poor patient may not be able to afford invasive procedures and also they may have nutritional deficiencies which…

31 Dec 21

Inflammation (Modern & Ayurvedic Aspect)

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Inflammation (Introduction) : Inflammation in simple words may be defined as a fundamental protective response. There are mainly 4 cardinal signs of inflammation given by Celsius W- Warmth( Latin- Calor) E- Erythema (Latin-rubor) E- Edema (Latin – Tumor) P- Pain( Latin-dolor) Note- Fifth sign was given by Virchow- Loss of…

29 Dec 21

FAILURES IN PERIODONTAL THERAPY

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Introduction: Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. In periodontal treatment, when we don’t achieve the desired results we term it as failure. Treatment success: Bleeding (inflammation) is stopped. Pocket activity is eliminated. Probing…

28 Dec 21

HOLISTIC APPROACH TO OSTEOARTHRITIS

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INTRODUCTION- Osteoarthritis of Knee, is a very common disease all over the world after Diabetes & Hypertension. Commonly, it is known as wear-and-tear arthritis because the natural cushioning between joints & cartilages wear away. Due to this, the bones of the joints rub more closely against each other. So, the…

26 Dec 21

Nocturnal Enuresis

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Introduction :- Nocturnal Enuresis commonly known as bed wetting , it is a type of voiding disorders in children, upto the age of 5 years as a part of normal childhood development. But in adults, it may occur due to alcohol intoxication. Normally at the age of 3 to 5…

22 Dec 21

Artavavyapad or Menstrual Disorders

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Introduction – Artava refers to menstruation or menstrual blood, ovum and also ovarian hormones. Ovum influences fertilization, fetus and also causes certain gynecological disorders. Ashtartavadusti or eight menstrual disorders– Etiology of astartavadusti : According to Kasyapa use of sternutatory drugs during menstruation, consumption of excessive hot substances and use of…

20 Dec 21

Vitiligo (Homoeopathic management)

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INTRODUCTION- Vitiligo is a skin pigmentation disorder generally characterized by white patches of skin on different parts of the body. Melanocytes or skin-pigment cells present in the skin are usually affected (Melanocytes responsible for skin-pigment are either destroyed by auto-antibodies or they destroy themselves), mucous membrane and the retina may…

19 Dec 21

URINARY TRACT INFECTION

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UTI : An overview on disease and management Urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection in any part of the urinary system, which includes kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. The infective organism enters through the urethra causing inflammation of the urethra (urethritis), then it may cause inflammation of bladder…

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