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Ghosts: Explained Medical Way

Ghosts: Explained Medical Way

From past till today, there has always been a clash between the ideas of the extremes of the believers and non-believers of the “existence of ghosts” which certainly is doubtful. This article is not meant to disrespect other’s views and experiences related to ghosts and demons. In my view, while few of the cases of ghost sightings and experiences remain …

DEMONIC POSSESION EXPLAINED: MEDICAL CONCEPT

DEMONIC POSSESION EXPLAINED: MEDICAL CONCEPT

“Demonic possession” is often termed as the paranormal phenomenon involving entrance of demon(s) inside a body (more commonly used for living person) to possess control over it. If we describe it as portrayed in the movie “The Exorcist“, it is characterized by erased personalities, fainting, convulsions, knowledge of foreign languages, hidden secrets & future, drastic changes in vocal intonation and …

ALCOHOL RELATED DISORDER

ALCOHOL RELATED DISORDER

ALCHOHOL RELATED DISORDER

ALCOHOL  are hydroxy derivatives of aliphatic hydrocarbons.
MANUFACTURE:-
Zymase
C6H12 O6——> 2 CO2+ 2C 2 H 5 OH
(sugar)—-> (in yeast)

METABOLISM OF ALCOHOL

Alcohol is metabolized in liver by alcohol dehydrogenase

90% – processed in liver.
10% – excreted (eliminated unchanged
from kidneys and lungs)

Absorption 10% from stomach.

Mostly from small intestine.
Peak effect in 30 to 90 min (empty stomach …

DISSOCIATIVE DISORDER

DISSOCIATIVE DISORDER

DISSOCIATIVE DISORDER

Dissociative disorder:- (conversion disorder)
is a partial or complete loss of the normal integration between memories of the past, awareness of identity and immediate sensations, and control of bodily movements.
Previously known as conversion hysteria.
EPIDEMIOLOGY:-
According to DSM-IV-TR ( 11 to 500 cases per 100,000 population)
Women :men (adult ) 2-10:1 and among children there is higher predominance in girls.
Most common …

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