Chapter 31 — Mutraghata Nidana

The 31st chapter of Madhava Nidana deals with Mutraghata Nidana i.e,., Suppression of Urine and its diseases. Suppression of urine may be said to exist whenever the urinary output for a given period of time falls below the anticipated minimal requirement for urinary water.

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Chapter 27 — Udavartadi Nidanam

The 27th chapter of Madhava Nidana deals with Udavartadi Nidanam which is Reverse Peristalsis and the like. When the wave-like muscle contractions of peristalsis move backward instead of forward, it’s called retroperistalsis, antiperistalsis or reverse peristalsis. This is what happens when your vomiting reflex is triggered.

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Chapter 28 — Gulma Nidana

The 28th Chapter of Madhava Nidana is Gulma nidana which deals with  Abdominal Tumors. An abdominal mass is an abnormal growth in the abdomen. An abdominal mass causes visible swelling and may change the shape of the abdomen. A person with an abdominal mass may notice weight gain and symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, pain, and bloating.

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Chapter 26 – Shula, Parinama Shula, Annadrava shula

The 26th chapter of Madhava Nidana deals with Shula, Parinama Shula,  Annadrava shula which is Colic and Peptic ulcers. Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is stomach pain.

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