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Mr. B.S. 30 yrs. old, came to me first on 03rd September, 2016, complaining as follows: Recurrent pain in the right side of upper abdomen with eructation and sleepiness after eating meals. He also felt sleepy after an episode of pain. Poor appetite with sour regurgitations and water brash. Constipation with an offensive smell in […]

What is Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the colon, characterized by widespread fragility and superficial ulcerations of the colonic lining, often accompanied by bleeding. It is the most prevalent form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) worldwide. The inflammation is typically confined to the mucosal and submucosal layers of the

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term used for chronic conditions that lead to persistent inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It primarily refers to two major disorders: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Ulcerative Colitis: This condition causes inflammation and ulcer formation along the inner lining of the colon and rectum. Crohn’s Disease: Characterized by

Blood in stool can vary in color and indicate different sources of bleeding in the digestive tract: Bright red blood – Typically from the lower colon, rectum, or anus. Dark red or brown blood – Usually originates from the higher colon or small intestine. Black (melena) – Suggests bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract,

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Following a COVID-19 infection, regardless of its severity, some individuals experience symptoms that persist for months. This condition is commonly referred to as long COVID, post-COVID-19 syndrome, long-haul COVID, or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC). Long COVID encompasses a range of symptoms that last for three months or more after the initial onset of COVID-19

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Organopathic medicine operates on the principle that specific remedies have a natural affinity for certain organs. In some patients, treating a particular organ or system is essential to achieve full recovery. This idea dates back to Paracelsus, who believed that every organ in the body has a corresponding counterpart in nature. In traditional herbal medicine,