Madhava Nidana

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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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 30 — Mutrakrcchra Nidanam

The 30th chapter of Madhava Nidana deals with Mutrakrcchra Nidanam i.e.Dysuria, Stragury. Dysuria is a symptom of pain, discomfort, or burning when urinating. It is more common in women than in men. In men, it is more common in older men than younger men.

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Chapter 29 – Hrdroga Nidanam

The 29th chapter of Madhava Nidana deals with Hrdroga Nidanam i.e.,  Diseases of the heart. Heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect the heart. 

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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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