Previously misdiagnosed as Chronic liver disease.

Clinical scenario : A 19-year-old male was referred to our hospital with a one-year history of breathlessness on exertion and fatigue, accompanied by a history of gastrointestinal bleeding. Three months ago, he experienced three episodes of painless hematemesis, during which he was admitted to another hospital and diagnosed with variceal bleeding. At that time, he […]

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CANCER AND LACK OF MOTIVATION TO LIVE. A DANGEROUS TREND UNATTENDED IN KASHMIR

Contributed by Dr Arif Magrabi Khan MD Consultant Psychiatrist Only scientific research can tell about the other specific reasons in addition to already known causes for the growing number of cases in Kashmir, but to a naked eye reasons can be adulteration in milk, fertilizers and insecticides in vegetables and fruits to plastic water and […]

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Case of the Month : Sudden onset swelling in a Young man , a rare syndrome revisited

Contributed by Dr Ali Al Ahmari Head of the dept of Gastroenterology AlHADA Military Hospital Saudi Arabia CLINICAL SCENARIO A 37-year-old male, presented with sudden onset swelling of arm and presence of prominent veins on the left arm as shown in .Fig.1 He denied history of trauma and had no co morbid illness . On […]

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Medicinal value of Ginger

Ginger: Ginger is high in gingerol, a substance with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.  Ginger appears to be effective in reducing the day-to-day progression of muscle pain  and may reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness. It also helps to reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis, which is a widespread health problem.  Ginger has been shown to lower blood sugar […]

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