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What is vitiligo?
Vitiligo is an acquired autoimmune disorder in which there is a focal loss of melanocytes which are pigment-producing cells in the skin and give tone to our skin. In case of vitiligo; melanocytes are targeted by the immune system of the body and are destroyed resulting in loss of pigment from the area.
Risk factors
Family history of vitiligo.
Family history of autoimmune disorders such as diabetes, thyroid, adrenal disorders etc.
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Vitiligo is an acquired autoimmune disorder in which there is a focal loss of melanocytes which are pigment-producing cells in the skin and give tone to our skin. In case of vitiligo; melanocytes are targeted by the immune system of the body and are destroyed resulting in loss of pigment from the area.
Risk factors
Family history of vitiligo.
Family history of autoimmune disorders such as diabetes, thyroid, adrenal disorders etc.
Associated au...more
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The lack of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood is termed as Anemia. You may also be diagnosed as anemic is your red blood cells do not have a high enough hemoglobin count. Since hemoglobin is responsible for the amount of oxygen in our blood, being anemic results in a decreased flow of oxygen in the blood.
There are 5 different types of anemia. These are:
Iron-deficiency anemia - When the iron levels of the blood are lower than normal.
Sickle cell anemia - When th...more
There are 5 different types of anemia. These are:
Iron-deficiency anemia - When the iron levels of the blood are lower than normal.
Sickle cell anemia - When th...more
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In vitiligo patients, external application of psorlia cordifolia and wrightia tinctoria help in speedy recovery.
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For the growth and development of children, they need an essential nutrient; Iron. It helps in the transfer of oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues. Red blood cells contain iron in the hemoglobin. The hemoglobin carries oxygen in the blood to the different parts of the body. Iron has an important role to play in the development of the brain and generating energy in a child's body. The lack of sufficient iron in the child's body can lead to anemia, which is a nutritional deficient illness ...more
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Jaundice is a disease which causes the skin and the sclerae of the eye to turn yellow. It is caused by hyperbilirubinemia or excess secretion of bilirubin into the blood. The body fluids may also turn yellow. The shade of the skin depends on the bilirubin level. A mild increase in the bilirubin turns the skin pale yellow, and high level makes the skin turn brown.
Common causes of jaundice are:
Hepatocellular jaundice: This type of jaundice occurs due to liver disorders. Viral h...more
Common causes of jaundice are:
Hepatocellular jaundice: This type of jaundice occurs due to liver disorders. Viral h...more
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Biliary stricture or a bile duct stricture is a condition where the bile duct narrows due to the presence of scar tissues in the body. There are many reasons for scar tissue formation bile duct surgery, stone in the bile duct or exposure of the abdominal area to radiation.
This condition can be either malignant or benign. In some cases, the presence of a tumour in the gallbladder can narrow the bile ducts.
Signs of biliary stricture
Bile ducts are very small. Bec...more
This condition can be either malignant or benign. In some cases, the presence of a tumour in the gallbladder can narrow the bile ducts.
Signs of biliary stricture
Bile ducts are very small. Bec...more
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Jaundice is a disease that is related to the liver. It affects thousands of people across the globe. Due to an increased build-up of bilirubin in the body, the skin, nails, and the eyes become yellowish in colour. While the condition is easily treatable, if detected in the early stages, it can be easily avoided if certain precautionary measures are taken.
Food: It should be ensured that food is consumed fresh and hot in order to avoid jaundice. This is more applicable especially, during...more
Food: It should be ensured that food is consumed fresh and hot in order to avoid jaundice. This is more applicable especially, during...more
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Eating healthy food and getting enough rest and exercise may not be enough to boost your immune system, particularly when you are being exposed to bacteria and viruses in your increasingly polluted environment. Your immune system needs a bit more help and Homeopathy offers more than a helping hand, find the top 5 homeopathic immunity medicines listed below that will supplement your body resistance.
The immune system is like a fort to protect the body against foreign invaders (or pathog...more
The immune system is like a fort to protect the body against foreign invaders (or pathog...more
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