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Atypical Facial Pain (ATFP) is a syndrome encompassing a wide group of facial pain problems. Facial pain, often described as burning, aching or cramping, occurs on one side of the face, often in the region of the trigeminal nerve and can extend into the upper neck or back of the scalp. Although rarely as severe as trigeminal neuralgia, facial pain is continuous for ATFP patients. |
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A few physical postures - when you maintain in the final posture of the asana, concentrate intensely on the internal changes at the site of stretch; relax all unnecessary muscle contractions by passing your mind through the whole body; focus again on the point of stretch; start relaxing the point that is stretched (called prayatna saithilya); |
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia |
There are large number of increasable diseases like cancer, dementia, motor neuron disease etc., in which both patient and the relatives know well in advance that the death is in the near future. There are many issues that are to be addressed in such a situation ‘Hospice’ is the name of the medical control which provides medical help for these terminally sick persons who are in ‘waiting list’. |
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CML is a form of cancer affecting the white blood cells. Bone marrow contains mother cells for Red blood cells, White blood cells as well as the platelets. The mother cells go on producing new cells which mature to become functional as defense cells and enter the blood. They are programmed to die away with in 8 to 10 days. This programmed healthy cell death is called apoptosis. |
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| Cluster Headache |
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Esotropia |
Cluster Headache although rare has a characteristic pattern. It comes on suddenly, lasting 30-45 minutes at the same time each day lasting a few weeks. The attacks occur in “clusters” of a few weeks with headache free period of a few months to even a year. Although difficult to find out a specific cause we can call this as another lifestyle related disorder. |
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An inward turning of both eyes during focusing is called esotropia ( a specific type of squint). Normal human eye at rest is designed for distance vision and hence the eyes are parallel. However, when we look at things up close, just like a camera, to make the image clear we point or aim our eyes at the closer target called accommodation. |
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| Facial Pain |
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Migraine |
Atypical Facial Pain (ATFP) is a syndrome encompassing a wide group of facial pain problems. Facial pain, often described as burning, aching or cramping, occurs on one side of the face, often in the region of the trigeminal nerve and can extend into the upper neck or back of the scalp. Although rarely as severe as trigeminal neuralgia, facial pain is continuous. |
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During episodes of acute head ache the yogic understanding the prana imbalances is useful to get immediate relief. The Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy is to push yourself into Anandamaya Kosa which is free from pain and full of ease, rest, calmness. To achieve this you need to work at all levels. |
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| Vertigo |
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Epilepsy |
Vertigo is a type of dizziness that’s characterized by the sensation of spinning. It’s sometimes referred to as a hallucination of motion. Imagine what it would feel like to be placed suddenly on a roller coaster that won’t stop, and you begin to understand the alarming symptom of vertigo. So, anyone with the symptom of vertigo should be seen immediately by a doctor in order to determine the cause. |
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Epilepsy is defined as a tendency to have repeated seizures that originate in the brain. Epilepsy can develop at any age. However, it is diagnosed most often before the age of 20 and after the age of 60. Epilepsy is a disorder with many possible causes. Anything that disturbs the normal pattern of neuron activity - from illness to brain damage to abnormal brain development - can lead to seizures. |
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| Trigeminal Neuralgia |
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Scleroderma |
Trigeminal neuralgia, also called tic douloureux, is a condition that affects the trigeminal nerve (the 5th cranial nerve), one of the largest nerves in the head. The trigeminal nerve is responsible for sending impulses of touch, pain, pressure, and temperature to the brain from the face, jaw, gums, forehead, and around the eyes. |
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The word sclera means hardening and derma means skin. Since this condition is characterized by slowly increasing hardening and scarring of the skin it gets this name. Although not a common condition in Indians. It could lead to many worrying complaints disabling the person for many years. |
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