Chapter 37 – Vrddhi Nidanam

The 37th Chapter of Madhava Nidana is Vrddhi Nidanam which deals with Swellings of the Scrotum. A hydrocele is a type of swelling in the scrotum that occurs when fluid collects in the thin sheath surrounding a testicle. Hydrocele is common in newborns and usually disappears without treatment by age 1. Older boys and adult men can develop a hydrocele due to inflammation or injury within the scrotum.

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Chapter 36 – Shotha Nidanam

The 36th chapter of Madhava Nidana is Shotha Nidanam which deals with Oedema, Anasarca. Anasarca is a medical condition that leads to general swelling of the whole body. It happens when your body tissues retain too much fluid due to several reasons. It differs from other types of edema that affect one or two parts of the body. The condition is also known as extreme generalized edema or massive edema. When it happens, it’s usually as a result of a severe underlying condition or organ damage.

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Chapter 35 – Udara Nidanam

The chapter 35 of Madhava Nidana is Udara Nidanam which deals with Enlargement of Stomach. A distended abdomen is measurably swollen beyond its normal size. It’s often accompanied by the feeling of being bloated with trapped gas or digestive contents.

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Chapter 33 — Prameha, Prameha – pidaka Nidanam

The 33rd chapter of Madhava Nidana deals with Prameha, Prameha – pidaka Nidanam i.e., Polyuria/ Diabetes Carbuncles. Polyuria is the medical term for excessive urination. It is not a medical condition but a symptom of other illnesses. Common polyuria causes include diabetes, kidney disease, and certain medications. It can also be caused by pregnancy, an electrolyte imbalance, excess caffeine, and drinking alcohol.

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Chapter 32 – Ashmari Nidanam

The 32nd chapter of Madhava Nidana is Ashmari Nidanam which deals with Vesical Calculus.Bladder stones form when minerals in urine (pee) crystalize and clump together in the bladder. The medical term for bladder stones is bladder calculi. Bladder stones generally develop when some urine stays in the bladder after you pee. Without treatment, stones can cause infections, bleeding and long-term problems in the urinary tract.

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