Nidana

Chapter 27 — Udavartadi Nidanam

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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

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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 24 — Urustambha Nidanam

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The 24th chapter of Madhava Nidana deals with Urustambha i.e., Stiffness of the leg. The most common cause of muscle stiffness is a sprain or strain, which can affect both the muscles and ligaments. A strain is when the muscle fibers are stretched or torn. Strains are particularly common in the legs and lower back. A sprain is when the ligaments have been stretched, twisted, or torn.

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Chapter 1 – Pancha Nidana Lakshanam

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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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