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The blood normally exerts some pressure as it passes through the blood vessels. However, due to various reasons, mainly narrowing of the blood vessels, the pressure exerted could be higher, which is known as hypertension.

In the Unani system, early reference to high blood pressure appears as Imtila, though it is today popularly known as Zaghtuddam Qawi. Imtila talks about symptoms including a headache, bulging eyes, epistaxis (bleeding nose), heavy headedness, and headache.

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There are two main types of seizures:

1. Focal seizures: these seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity in one specific area of the brain. They are also sometimes called partial seizures. Focal seizures can be further divided into two categories:

- focal aware seizures: during this type of seizure, the person remains conscious and aware of their surroundings, but may experience abnormal sensations, movements or emotions for a brief period of time.
- focal impair...more

सीपीआर का मतलब है कार्डियोपल्मोनरी रिससिटेशन। यह भी एक तरह की प्राथमिक चिकित्सा यानी फर्स्ट एड है। जब किसी पीड़ित को सांस लेने में दिक्कत हो या फिर वो सांस न ले पा रहा हो और बेहोश जो जाए तो सीपीआर से उसकी जान बचाई जा सकती है। बिजली का झटका लगने पर, पानी में डूबने पर और दम घुटने पर सीपीआर से पीड़ित को आराम पहुंचाया जा सकता है। हार्ट अटैक यानी दिल का दौरा पड़ने पर तो सबसे पहले और समय पर सीपीआर दे दिया जाय तो पीड़ित की जान बचाने की संभावना कई गुना बढ़ जाती है।

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For a long period of time the most commonly used or followed way to get away or relieved from pain (ranging from mild to moderate) was the intake of an over the counter muscle relaxers or the consumption of other nsaids like ibuprofen which will start its affect as soon as it is consumed and then you will be able to carry on with your everyday life and errands. These methods are known to give short term relief from the pain but there are some new found ways which can be opted...more

आजकल की भागदौड़ भरी ज़िंदगी में लोगों के पास खुद पर ध्यान देने का समय ही नहीं बचता। ऐसे में सही समय पर सही आहार ना लेना, शरीर को चुस्त बनाए रखने के लिए व्यायाम का समय ना मिलना और नींद के लिए पर्याप्त वक्त ना होना एक आम समस्या है। ऐसी जीवनशैली हमारे लिए कई स्वास्थ्य संबंधी समस्याएं ले कर आती है। कई तरह के रोग हमें आसानी से घेर सकते हैं।

ऐसी ही एक आम समस्या होती है मांसपेशियों में दर्द, ऐंठन या खिंचाव की।वैसे तो यह समस्या शरीर के किसी भी हिस्से में प्रभावित कर सकती है।पर लम्बे समय तक क्म्...more

Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCOD) refers to the condition where multiple cysts are formed in the ovary. It is a hormonal disorder observed in women. The hormonal imbalance causes irregular menstrual cycle and makes it difficult for women to conceive.

What causes PCOD?
There are a number of factors responsible for PCOD; genetics, hormonal changes, insulin resistance etc. often play important roles in the development of the disorder. If you have someone in your family who s had PCOD, th...more

A rising number of teenage girls in the country are getting affected with Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease or PCOD. Though an advanced menarche has become very rampant these days, there are many young women who are suffering from a delay in menarche which in turn is leading to PCOD as opined by gynaecologists. Obesity and sedentary lifestyle among young people have caused a rapid doubling of PCOD cases in the past five to eight years.

Occurrence and Symptoms:

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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology marked by a symmetric, peripheral polyarthritis. It is the most common form of chronic inflammatory arthritis and often results in joint damage and physical disability.

When to suspect -
* the incidence of ra peaks between 25 n 55 yr of age.
*early morning joint stiffness lasting more than one hour and easing with physical activity.
*earliest involved joints typically the small joints of the hands and...more

When the vagina hurts and contracts involuntarily during the insertion of a foreign object, this is known as vaginismus. The muscles in the vagina tighten around the foreign object and causes pain, discomfort and a burning sensation. It is basically an involuntary spasm occurring in the vaginal muscles which makes a penetration in the vagina almost impossible. Vaginismus works in a reflex mechanism, just like the eye shuts automatically when an object comes towards it.

Symptoms -
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Acupuncture is a kind of therapy that combines needles with pressure and pain points in order to delicately apply pressure for pain relief. This form of physical therapy is being increasingly recognised as an efficient method of treating pain in joints, muscles, bones and even for migraine pain. So let us find out more about Acupuncture and pain management.

* Chronic or Long Term Pain: There are many ailments that cause chronic or long term pain. These include back pain, neck pain, stif...more

Normally, the body s immune system recognizes any foreign body as an antigen and produces what are known as antibodies. However, in autoimmune disorders, the body produces antibodies against the body s own tissue. This is an abnormality and depending on what factor is triggering the production of antibodies, there are various types of autoimmune disorders (AID). When we look at the musculoskeletal system, there are quite a few, the top 4 being:

Scleroderma
Systemic lupus erythematos...more