This study was aimed to evaluate the Protective effect of Withania somnifera on forced swimming induced CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) in male albino rats. Withania somnifera i.e.‚ Ashwagandha churna‚ an ayurvedic herbal drug was used in this study. Forced swimming for 15 min for consecutively for a period of 21 days was used to induce the CFS. Imipramine was selected as standard drug. Several parameters like Behavioural (Imobility‚ Anxiety‚ Locomotor activity) and Biochemical (Lipid peroxidation
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Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain‚ fatigue‚ and multiple tender points. "Tender points" refers to tenderness that occurs in precise‚ localized areas‚ particularly in the neck‚ spine‚ shoulders‚ and hips. People with this syndrome may also experience sleep disturbances‚ morning stiffness‚ irritable bowel syndrome‚ anxiety‚ and other symptoms. Fibromyalgia affects 3 to 6 million Americans. It primarily occurs in women of childbearing
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sleep issues and significant levels of fatigue. The other key symptoms include cognitive disturbances‚ particularly problems with concentration‚ memory‚ and high distress levels.2 Fibromyalgia can be considered part of a group of clinical syndromes‚ including chronic fatigue syndrome‚ multiple chemical sensitivities and irritable bowel syndrome‚ whose clinical features reflect similar pathophysiological processes – termed by some as ‘central sensitivity syndromes’.3 These different diagnoses are used
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FIBROMYALGIA Many people do not realize what effects your body can get when it does not have the proper physical needs to stay strong and healthy. One of the effects is a rheumatic syndrome called FIBROMYALGIA‚ also known as Fibrositis and Myofasical pain syndrome. This syndrome is diagnosed with a history of at least three months of widespread pain and tenderness in eleven to eighteen of tender-point sites. These points include: the neck‚ the shoulders‚ the chest‚ the rib cage‚ the lower back
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buying her books every day‚ but what most people do not know about her is that she suffers from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome‚ a disease that drains all energy from the body and leaves it feeling lifeless and overly tired. The disease keeps her on bed rest for many of her days but she still finds time to write bestselling novels. She is resilient in that because even though she is living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome‚ she does not let it stop her from living her life and doing what she loves. She developed
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Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by fatigue‚ diffuse musculoskeletal pain and stiffness‚ sleep disturbance‚ and the presence of tender points on physical examination. There is no known etiology‚ but theories have suggested a variety of possible pathophysiologic mechanisms‚ such as neural-hormonal disturbance‚ antecedent physical trauma‚ viral infection‚ immune dysregulation‚ psychiatric disturbances and heightened sensitivity to pain. Complications include disability and inability
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Physiology I Dr. Nestor Hilvano March 10‚ 2015 Diagnosis: Fibromyalgia Chief Complaint: Widespread pain throughout body Emergency Room Assessment: A 35 year old female patient arrived in the emergency department complaining of weakness‚ fatigue‚ and widespread pain throughout the body‚ with prominent pain radiating specifically from the trapezius and scapular muscles. Patient states she has been dealing with these issues for approximately seven months‚ with the pain gradually intensifying
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compensation—doing well in one area to make up for doing poorly in another area rationalization—giving false reasons or making excuses for your behavior or feelings denial—not recognizing a particular feeling or problem reaction-formation—not saying how you really feel; saying something contrary projection—putting your faults and problems onto another person; blaming others for your failure regression—acting in childish‚ immature ways repression—removing an unpleasant idea or memory from your
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Are gadgets taking away the quality of life? You may find this funny and laugh it off. However‚ it’s true. Psychologists reveal‚ individuals that spend long hours with gadgets and gizmos everyday are not able to distinguish between emotion in the virtual world and emotion in reality. Polls and surveys taken in various countries reveal more than 70% of people carry their favorite devices along on vacations. This proves that majority of the people around the globe cannot live without their gadgets
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The definition of Fibromyalgia according to (CDC) The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention website said‚ “Fibromyalgia is a disorder of unknown etiology characterized by widespread pain‚ abnormal pain processing‚ sleep disturbance‚ fatigue and often psychological distress” (“Arthritis”). Though this may be the case‚ throughout the decades the upbringing of Fibromyalgia had various labels and misconceptions. Whether it was determining basic symptoms‚ an illogical diagnosis‚ or treatment plan
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