Chapter 5 — Arsha Nidanam

The fifth chapter of Madhava Nidana deals with Arshas i.e., Piles, Haemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids (HEM-uh-roids), also called piles, are swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum, similar to varicose veins. Hemorrhoids can develop inside the rectum (internal hemorrhoids) or under the skin around the anus (external hemorrhoids).

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Chapter 3 – Atisara Nidanam

The third chapter of Madhava Nidana deals with Atisara, which is termed as Diarrhoea. Diarrhoea — loose, watery and possibly more-frequent bowel movements — is a common problem. It may be present alone or be associated with other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or weight loss.

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Chapter 1 – Pancha Nidana Lakshanam

Invocation

प्रणम्य जगदुत्पत्तिस्थितिसंहारकारणम् |
स्वर्गापवर्गयोर्द्वारं त्रैलोक्यशरणं शिवम् || १ ||

praNamya jagadutpattisthitisaMhArakAraNam |
svargApavargayordvAraM trailokyasharaNaM shivam || 1 ||

After due worship and propitiation to Shiva, who is instrumental for the creation, conservation as well as destruction of the Universe, who is the bestower of heaven and salvation and the protector of all the three worlds. (I have proceeded) 1

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