Amoebic Dysentery
Amoebic Dysentery is an infection. Amoebic Dysentery caused by an organism. However, according to Ayurvedic principles, the organism is just a secondary factor. The term used in Ayurveda to connote the ailment is Pravahika. CAUSES OF AMOEBIC DYSENTERY The common causes of Amoebic Dysentery are as follows: Mental tension, worries and anxiety are the primary [...]
Liver Cirrhosis “chronic liver disease” Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Diet
The term — ‘cirrhosis’ — refers to chronic liver disease. Its root is the Greek word ‘kirrhos’ which connotes a weak nature. The liver regulates several functions of our bodies. Hence, liver cirrhosis impairs several critical functions of the body. All these important activities – metabolism, digestion besides several others – are dependent on the [...]
Duodenal ulcer symptoms causes & treatment
People having too much of tension, worry and anxiety have been found to suffer from duodenal ulcer. In Ayurveda, the condition — duodenal ulcer – is referred to as Grahani. People having the Vatika type of physical composition are prone to suffer from duodenal ulcer. Even those having the psychic temperament can suffer from this [...]
Colic Pain “abdominal pain” Causes, Symptoms, Diet & Treatment
Colic pain refers to a paroxysmal abdominal pain. It can be rather acute. There are many types of colic pain depending on the cause of the pain. Colic pain is known as Shula in Ayurvedic terminology. Colic pain is caused due to the predominance of vayu. Colic pain can be a silent invader; it can [...]
Flatulence Gas “excessive stomach or intestinal gas” Causes, Diet & Treatment
Flatulence is known as Adhmana in Ayurvedic terminology. Flatulence refers to distension (enlargement) of the intestines and the stomach due to wind formation. CAUSES OF FLATULENCE Flatulence is caused only in the extreme cases of indigestion. This is because wind is always formed during the digestive process. This normal amount of wind passes out of [...]
Gastritis Types Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Dietary regimen
The condition – Gastritis — refers to the inflammation of stomach. GASTRITIS ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA Gastritis is known as Urdhvaga amlapitta in Ayurvedic terminology. People possessing the Pattika type of constitution are easily prone to this condition. Constipation aggravates the condition. GLANDS & GASTRITIS Tummy inflammation adversely affects the glands present in the tummy. These [...]
Hematemesis “the vomiting of blood” Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Dietary Regimen
Hematemesis is termed Rakta vami in Ayurveda. It falls within the group of physical malfunctions called Rakta Pitta. Hematemesis is not a disease in itself but a symptom of many other ailments. Hematemesis refers to that condition when a patient vomits blood. Hematemesis is not a disease in itself but a symptom of many other [...]
Indigestion Dietary Regimen, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Indigestion is not a disease in itself but a symptom of many other ailments. Indigestion is known as Agnimandya in Ayurveda. CAUSES OF INDIGESTION There are physical as well as psychic factors responsible for causing indigestion. PHYSICAL FACTORS: It is caused due to some disturbances in the tummy or intestines. It can also be caused [...]
Infantile Diarrhoea Causes, Symptoms, Diet & Treatment
Infantile diarrhoea happens when a child consumes infected milk. The milk adversely affects the alimentary canal. The adjective ‘alimentary’ refers to providing food or nourishment. Its root is the Latin word ‘alo’ which means ‘nourish’. Hence the alimentary canal (noun) is the passage along which food passes during digestion. A breast-fed baby may also get [...]
Piles Treatment, Symptoms, Causes and Dietary Regimen
The ailment — Piles — is called Arshas in Ayurvedic terminology. Piles has been classified into two categories: ‘Dry Piles‘ and ‘Bleeding Piles‘. In extreme cases, the patient bleeds profusely while moving the bowels. As a result, the patient suffers from anaemia. WHAT EXACTLY IS PILES When a patient suffers from Piles, the anal veins [...]
