DR.R.V.PATHY AYURVEDA

Your liver is like your body's detox factory – filtering toxins, storing energy, and supporting digestion. But when excess fat builds up in the liver cells, it leads to Fatty Liver Disease (FLD). Types of Fatty Liver There are two main types: 1. Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (AFLD) Caused by excessive alcohol intake, which damages liver cells and promotes fat buildup. 2. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Occurs due to poor diet, sedentary habits, obesity, or conditions like diabetes, PCOS, or thyroid disorders. Causes of Fatty Liver Alcoholic Fatty Liver (AFLD): Heavy alcohol consumption Nutrient deficiencies (especially B vitamins and proteins) Alcohol-related toxins like acetaldehyde damaging liver cells Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver (NAFLD): Unhealthy diet (junk food, refined carbs, sugary drinks) Obesity and belly fat Diabetes & insulin resistance High cholesterol or triglycerides Stress and hormonal imbalance Symptoms Fatty liver is often silent in early stages, but yo...

👋 Hey There! Let’s Talk About Gallstones Have you ever heard of gallstones and wondered what they really are? Or maybe someone you know had to undergo surgery for it?  ✅ What Are Gallstones? Your gallbladder is a small pouch under your liver that stores bile—a fluid that helps digest fats. Sometimes, this bile becomes too thick or imbalanced, and tiny crystals start forming. These crystals can stick together and form stones, called gallstones! Think of it like sugar crystals forming when you add too much sugar to tea. 🍵 🔍 Causes of Gallstones Excess cholesterol in bile – Makes bile thick. Too much bilirubin – Often linked to liver issues. Poor gallbladder emptying – Causes bile stagnation. Risk Factors: Female (especially after 40) Obesity or rapid weight loss Pregnancy High-fat diet Family history 🤔 Symptoms of Gallstones Some people have no symptoms (silent stones), but if symptoms appear, look out for: Severe pain in the upper right abdomen (after oily food) Pain lasting 30 ...

🌡️  Why Fever Worsens Weaker Organs ✍ By Dr. Subha Rajan, BAMS 🔬 MODERN PATHOGENESIS – SYSTEMIC TO LOCAL EFFECTS ✅ Stage 1: Invasion of Pyrogens When the body detects pathogens (bacteria, virus, fungi), they release exogenous pyrogens (like LPS – lipopolysaccharide). These activate immune cells (macrophages, monocytes), which then release endogenous pyrogens: 👉 IL-1, IL-6, TNF-alpha, interferons ✅ Stage 2: Hypothalamic Thermoregulation These pyrogens reach the hypothalamus, which resets the body’s thermostat via prostaglandin E2 (PGE2). Result: Fever (Pyrexia) – elevated body temperature to support immune defense. ✅ Stage 3: Systemic Effects Begin Increased temperature causes: ↑ Heart rate ↑ Metabolism Muscle protein breakdown ↓ Appetite (energy conservation) ↑ Cortisol secretion (stress hormone) ✅Stage 4: Targeting the Weak Spots The immune system is now hyperactive, and inflammatory mediators like cytokines travel through the bloodstream. They accumulate more in areas with: Pr...