Diseases & Treatments

Anal Itching (Pruritus Ani): Causes, Symptoms & Ayurvedic Treatment

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Anal itching, medically known as pruritus ani, is a common yet uncomfortable condition. It causes an intense itching sensation in or around the anus and is often accompanied by a strong urge to scratch. Although many people feel embarrassed to talk about it, this condition is usually manageable once the cause is identified.

In some cases, anal itching is temporary. However, in others, it may persist and interfere with daily comfort and sleep.

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Hemorrhoids (Arshas) in Ayurveda – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Hemorrhoids, known as Arshas in Ayurveda, are swollen and painful veins in the anal region. In modern medicine, they are described as a varicose condition of the hemorrhoidal veins, which leads to swelling, discomfort, and sometimes bleeding around the anus. Although this condition is common, it can interfere with daily life if ignored.

In Ayurveda, Arshas develops mainly due to weak digestion (Agni), Vata imbalance, and unhealthy bowel habits. Therefore, Ayurvedic treatment does not focus only on symptom relief but also addresses the root cause.

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Rectal Prolapse: Overview, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Ayurvedic Management

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Rectal prolapse happens when the rectum — the last part of the large intestine — slips down and protrudes through the anus. The term prolapse refers to any body part that falls out of its normal position because supporting tissues weaken.

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Childhood Asthma & Ayurveda

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This is a Guest post from Dr. Vishwaradhya Hiremath, who specialises in Kaumara Bhritya (Peadiatrics). He specialises in Neuro cases of the kids and has been treating many cases of Asthma and Autism related cases. You will be seeing more of his posts in the coming days. Asthma is a most commonly diagnosed respiratory illness …

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Common Cold — Causes & Remedies

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Common cold is the most common disorder affecting us. Everyone has suffered from common cold at some point or other in their lives. In Ayurveda,it is termed as Pratishyay. 

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Headache — The cause & how to ease them

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Destiny, you may believe, is what leads you to fall in love with a particular person or to become an artist or animal-rights activist. But could destiny determine the type of headache you get—for instance, tension headaches that feel like you’re squeezed into a child-sized helmet…migraines that feel like a knife in the eye…or sinus headaches that make it too painful to bend over?

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