Dr. Anjali Vaish

Skin is the most sensitive as well as the largest body organ. Skin problems are very common and can happen to almost everyone, be it a woman or man, and dealing with these problems could be as tough as understanding them. Here are a few very common skin problems that one should know about and can deal with them easily.

1. Acne or a pimple is the very common skin disorder that occurs to almost everybody every now and then. It basically happens due to the blocking or clogging of the passageway that connects your skin pores to the oil glands. Face, neck, shoulder, back and chest are some common areas where acne appear. The best way to deal with them is to stay hydrated and maintain a balanced diet.
2. Eczema is another skin disease that may occur in children, teenagers as well as adults and is of three types. Atopic dermatitis is the first type and this type is mainly seen in children in the form of itchy rashes behind the knees and in the elbow part. Allergic contact dermatitis is the second type and is seen in early adulthood. Metallic jewellery, cosmetics and fragrances can be the major causes of this type. Nummular dermatitis mostly occurs on dry skin. Coin-shaped patches, itchy skin, redness can be a few symptoms of this type.
3. Psoriasis is another skin disorder which basically causes inflammation and scaling. This genetic disease is developed due to the few abnormalities in the immune system. There is no guaranteed way to prevent this disorder. However, this can be treated with a number of solutions including petroleum jelly, vitamin A and various other prescribed drugs and medicines.
4. Dark under eye circles is another common skin problem which can be easily cured. You can get rid of these dark circles by eating healthy food, keeping a balanced diet, drinking a lot of water, perform exercises, sleeping early and many others. Intake of cucumber, green tea, etc. can also help you get back your flawless skin.
5. The other skin problems that are very common and can occur to anybody include athlete foot, wrinkles, sunburns, groin rashes, skin swelling, staph infections and much more.

The best way to prevent yourself from skin related problems is to eat healthy, take adequate amount of sleep, nearly 7 to 8 hours daily, drink a lot of water, sleep early, live a life stress-free and be happy and positive. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult an Ayurveda.

Infertility is a condition where a couple trying to conceive in a natural way is not able to do so even after one year of trying. It is also a matter of worry for patients who are over the age of 35 years and those who are not able to conceive naturally even after 12 months of trying constantly. So here are the causes, risks and treatment for this condition.

Causes: There are many causes of infertility. It may be down to a condition present in one or both partners. As per a medical study, 20% of the cases of infertility are due to males, while 40% to 50% cases are due to problems in the female partner. 30% of the cases suffer from infertility due to problems in both males and females. Ovulation and fertilisation are the main elements of the conception process, and any condition in the female or male can upset either function which can make it difficult to conceive. While abnormal sperm production and transport may be a common condition that leads to infertility in males, other factors like side effects of cancer treatments and too much exposure to toxins and chemicals can also play an important role in this regard. For females, the causes of infertility may range from ovulation disorders, uterine and fibroid tumours, uterine and cervical anomalies, damage to or blockage of the fallopian tubes, endometriosis, primary ovarian insufficiency and pelvic adhesions. Also, factors like thyroid, cancer and medication leading to temporary infertility may be at play. 

Risk: There are a number of factors that put a male or a female at risk of infertility. Being in your mid 30s usually has an adverse effect on the ovulation and production of well functioning sperm. Further, smoking and tobacco are among the main causes of infertility in either partner. Excessive alcohol consumption may also lead to this problem. Being overweight or underweight can also make a person infertile. Further, not getting enough exercise and routine activities out of your day, can lead to this condition as well. 

Treatment: Male patients can go through treatment for any existing infections, hormonal injections and medication, surgical options like vasectomy reversal, and ART or assistive reproductive technology. Female patients can turn to medication that will stimulate ovulation, Intrauterine Insemination, and surgical processes to correct a uterine septum and remove endometrial polyps, or even a hysteroscopy surgery. 

If these methods fail, the patient or the couple can always turn to methods like In Vitro Fertilisation. For other mild reasons, lifestyle changes along with a stress free environment can help in increasing the chances of conception.

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult an expert & get answers to your questions!

I am Dr SK Singh, I am surgical specialist ayurveda added by MS in ayurveda from IMS, BHU. Doston aaj hum baat karte hain fissure rog ke bare mein. Hum Sushruta Ano Rectal Institute jo ki Guda rogo ke ilaj ke liye aaj-kal jana jata hai. Toh inn guda rogo mein piles , fistula aur fissure pradhan roop se dekhe jate hain, toh jayadater logon mein piles or fissure ye ek aisi confusing state rehti hai ki humko piles hai ke fissure hai. Toh hum baat kerte hain ki fissure rog hota kya hai, fissure mein aisa dekha gaya hai ki jo pradhan lakshan hai wo mal tyag ke samay dard kahona, vedna ka hona, ye fissure ka pramukh lakshan hai. Fissyre rog mein kai baar vedna ke sath-sath halki-pulki bleeding ho sakti hai, nahi bhi ho sakti hai but pain very extrusion, bahut jayada teevra vedna ka hona, acute pain ka hona mal tyag ke samay, ye iska mukya lakshan hai. Ab hum baat kerte hain ki fissure hota kya hai, dekhiye fissure rog mein mal, jo hamara anal canal hai, anal canal ke ander ki jo lining hai, woh line in membrane kai baar kat jati hai ya toot jati hai. Wo katna ya tootna iss baat pe nirbhar kerta hai, do, teen cheesze jin per nirbhar kerta hai. No. 1 stool ka tight hona, mal ki ya stool ki consistency jab tight hoti hai toh wo mal tyag ki friction injury se jo hamari lucus membrane hai anal canal ki wo toot jati hai, iss taranh se wahan pe ek jakham bann jata hai ya kai baar aisa bhi dekha gaya hai ki rogion mein baar-baar motion hone ki wajah se chahe wo loose motion ho ya kolaitis ki wajah se baar-baar motion ho raha ho, kisi infection ki wajah se ho raha ho, to bhi repeated motion ki wajah se bhi ye injury ho sakti hai. Toh ek baar ye cut injury ho jane pe, dekiye shareer mein injury kahin bhi hoti hai toh body ki apni healing capacity hoti hai, kai mareejo mein kya hota hai ki ye cut gaya aur do-char din mein wo dheere-dheere heal up ho jata hai. Lekin heal up puray tareekay se nahi ho pata, wo jo healed area hota hai wo weak hota hai, toh dobara agar fir stool tight hua toh dobara fir ho jata hai. Toh iss taranh ek hi point pe baar-baar injury hone seye jo jakham hai dheere-dheere gap aane lag jata hai aur fir ye symptoms pain ke, itching ke ya jalan wagerah ke, ye bahut frequently hone lagte hai patient ko do-do, char-char din, kai baar agar jayada cut gaya toh ek hafte se dus-dus din tak ye pain aur jalan patient ko hoti rehti hai. Iss pain aur jalan ki Awadhi ya duration of symptons hai, wo ispe depend kerta hai ki kitna gap hai. Abhi ek baar agar recent bann gaya hai toa aap medicine lete hain, pait saf kerne ki dawawaiyan lete hain, kuch local application ke liye dawai lete hain, usme aapko rehat milti hai pain wagerah mein. Lekin iska jo proper treatment hai wo kshar karma ke dwara hota hai jisme ki kuch medicines di jati hain aur weakly sittings hoti hain medicines ko apply kerne ki, dheere- dheere wo jakham badta chala jata hai. Aur acute fissure mein usually log anal dilatation kerte hain, surgery kerte hain, that is not required uski zarurat nahi hoti hai aur Ayurvedic kshar karma ke dwara ya Ayurvedic aushadhio ke lape se, ye fissure acute stage pe puri tarah se theek ho sakta hai. Now next thing is agar kai baar fissure ke aagey chronic fissure repeatedly hota rehta hai, jayada samay ta rehta hai, use thoda sa massa niche latak jata hai, thodi si skin bahar aa jati hai jise hum kehte hain senital tag. Whts the senital tag is formed, ye agar ek baar bann gaya to fir hum isko sirf dawawaiyon ke lape se ya kshar karma puri taranh se theek nahi ke payenge. Kshar karma ke sath-sath iss tag ko kshsarsutra ligation ke dwara isko hatana bhi bahut zaruri hota hai aur ek baar ye hatt jata hai toh puri teranh se ye fissure theek ho sakta hai. Isliye whether it is a condition of acute fissure, chahe ye acute fissure ho ya chronic fissure, chronic fissure mein senital tag bhi ho, toh bhi ayurved mein prabhavi roop se ksher karma aur kshsarsutra ke dwara begair operation ke iska ilaj pyri teranh se sampurna hai. So no to syrgery in the cases of acute fissur or chronic fissure.

Thank you very much.