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Study of Hetu Sutra in the Management of Vyanga Vyadhi with Yavadi Lepa.
No full textBeauty is a health of a personality. To increase demand of beautification Change in life style. As beauty is essence of good health, include swasthya and soundarya. Now a day’s people are aware of personality and its importance in the society. The clean and clear face plays important role in individual’s personality. To study Vyanga vyadhi with its etiopathalogy and symptmatology according to Brihattrayi & Laghutrayi. To study the Aahar Hetu. To study the viharaj Hetu. To access the importance of Nidan Parivarjana in the treatment of disease. To access the efficacy of Yavadi Lepa in the management of Vyanga vyadhi.
Keywords: Hetu Sutra, Management of Vyanga Vyadhi, Yavadi Lepa
 
Effect of Hijama (Wet Cupping Therapy) In Sciatica Pain Management
No full textIn unani system of medicine Sciatica is described under the heading of Irqunnisa. As per unani classical text, it is caused mostly by Insibab (Pouring) of Ghaleezkhilt of Dam and Balgham (Thick sanguine and phlegm), occasionally by Safra (Yellow bile) and rarely Sawda(Black bile), on Asab-e-Areeza or Asab-e-WarqiAzeem(Sciatic nerve). It is characterized by moderate to serve pain arises from lower back and radiates to the leg or lower limb due to irritation of the sciatic nerve roots. Various treatment mentioned in classical text including massage, cupping, oral and local applications.
Present study was conducted in RRIUM, OPD situated in JJ Hospital Campus, Byculla Mumbai to evaluated the effect of Hijama (WCT) in Sciatica pain management. 20 known cases of sciatica willing to participate in the study were selected. Diagnosis were confirmed by detailed clinical examination, X-RAY LS Spin & MRI report showing lumbar spine osteoarthritis, disc compression or bulging of disc. Hijama (WCT) was performed on selected point as per criteria. At the end of the study there was significant reduction in the symptoms andsignsofsciatica
Screening for Placental Choriohaemangioma in Pregnancy – A Pilot Study
No full textBackground: Placental choriohaemangioma is a benign tumour of placenta consisting of vascular tissue seen in 1%pregnancies1.Materials and methods: Screening for Placental choriohaemangioma was done in 50 pregnant women of secondtrimester attending the antenatal clinic in the department of OBG in Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences, Belgaum,who were referred for routine ultrasonography.Observations: General physical examination of the pregnant women was done. Age of the patient and the gestationalage were noted. Placental diameter, placental mass, amniotic fluid index & fetal weight were noted using ultrasonography. Associated findings if any were noted.Results: During this study three cases of placental choriohaemangioma were observed of which one case wasassociated with polyhydramnios.Conclusion: Prenatal diagnosis of choriohaemangioma can be done by obstetric ultrasound. Smaller haemangiomasare asymptomatic but larger ones can cause complications. Early diagnosis and treatment is important as perinatalmortality of this condition is about 30-40
A Demographic and cross sectional comparative study of lipid profile among cigarette smokers and non-smokers
No full textCigarette smoking is a risk factor for peripheral vascular disorders and heart disease. Lipid profiling is very important to estimation cardiovascular diseases among smokers.
Present study was designed to comparative analysis lipid profile among cigarette smokers and non smokers. A cross-sectional study was carried out From Sept-2019 to April-2020. A total of 150 patients were participated in comparative lipid profile of cigarette smokers and non-smokers.
Major age group in participants of smoker are age group 32-38 (46.66), age group 25-31 (29.33%), age group 18-24 (17.33%). The age group 25-31 and 32-38 totally comprises 47 (62.66%). The last and least frequency is of age group 39-45 (6.66%). Smoker patients from the occupation is Agriculture 45 (60%), Participants having Service/job are 12 (16%). The age group from rural were higher in age group 32-38(45.45%), and age group 25-31 (36.36%), from urban area the highest age group 32-38(50%) and age group 25-31(25%). The patients from rural area having highest occupation were agriculture 40(72.72%) and from Urban area was service 10(50%).
This study clearly reveals a strong relationship between cigarette smoking and increase in serum lipids. In chronic smokers the risk of increase in serum Cholesterol with an increase in LDL-Cholesterol and decrease in HDL-Cholesterol reflects a great significance since this is the finding associated with Coronary Heart Disease
A Study of Qillatunnaum (Sleep Deprivation): A Literature Review
No full textMental problems have been recognized from the earliest time in Unani Medicine. The Greek Physician, Hippocrates (460-377 BC) was the first medical man who rejected the idea of demonology and offered a new theory that mental disorders were the results of qualitative/quantitative imbalance of body humors.However, the symptoms of anxiety disorders like insomnia, palpitation, phobia, nightmares, polyuria, depression and apprehension areseen in the diseases of psychiatric origin mentioned with the names such as malekholia (Melancholia), subara, qutrub, mania, sahar, kaaboos and ishq. The causative factor for all these problems remains same, i.e. Ghalba-eSauda/Safra (abnormal accumulation of bile), which in due course of time /in chronic course is transformed into Sauda (Sauda-e-ghairtabayee) due to the burning of Safra or other humours (Akhlat).Accordingto Avicenna, sleep directs the Hararate Gharizia (Innate heat) inwards and strengthens the physical faculty. It takes up the digestion and maturation of food and converts it into blood. Whilst wakefulness has the opposite effect to that of sleep. If wakefulness predominates resultant in causing disturbance in brain by producing dryness and weakness, leading to insomnia and confusion.Ancient Unani physicians have described a well-organized line of treatment in the management of diseases. According to them the fundamental principle in the treatment of diseases is correction of sue and to restore the balance of humors in the body
An Investigation into Concepts of Uroscopy as Viewed by Renowned Unani Physicians
No full textObjectives: The aim of this review study is to evaluate the concepts of uroscopy as viewed by Buqrat, Jalinoos, Razi and Ibn Sina.Materials & Methods: In this review study, we reviewed Al-Qanoon fil Tibb by Ibn Sina, Al-hawi by ZakariaRhazi, Corpus Hippocraticum,some other books of ancient Unani physicians and philosophers, journals, periodicals and manuscripts.Result:A thorough study of the writings of ancient physicians reveals that despite restrictions and limitations of antiquity, theytheorized that urine is a liquid window through which physicians could view the body's inner workings. Numerous physiologic theories arose from uroscopy. By uroscopy they not only diagnosed the pathological conditions, but they were able to predict some upcoming ailments also. In this review study, it was found that the principles of detecting illnesses through urine by the ancient physicians are very scientific and it opened doors for chemical, microscopic and molecular studies
An Analysis of Etiopathogenesis of Black Urine as viewed by Unani Medicine and Conventional Medicine
No full textUroscopy is the macroscopic examination of urine sample. It can be traced back 6,000 years ago in ancient Sumerian and Babylonian texts.Greco-Arab physicians discussed in detail about diagnosis of diseases through urine examination. They recommended guidelines to be followed prior to the uroscopy. There are eight parameters by which uroscopist is able to diagnose diseases; color, texture, clearness, sediments, quantity, odor and foam of urine. They divided the color of urine into 5 types, namely; Asfar (yellow), Ahmar (red), Akhzar (green), Asvad (black), and Abyaz (white). In our study we focus on etiopathogenesis of Bawl-e-Asvad (black urine). Unani scholars believed that black urine is an indicator of excessive oxidation, intense cold, extinction of the innate heat, crisis and expulsion of atrabilious superfluities (Fuzlat-e-Saudavia) by the physis. In conventional medicine, intrinsic pigments, malignant melanoma, alkaptonuria, several medications and poisoning are responsible for production of black urine. Etiopathogenesis of black urine in Unani medicine as well as conventional medicine is analyzed in this paper. 
Comparison and Evaluation of modified TBL method of teaching versus tutorial method in pharmacology among slow learners of 2nd year medical undergraduates
No full textBACKGROUND: A slow learner is one who has the ability to learn necessary academic skills ,but at rates and depth below same age peers.[1] These students have learning difficulties which tend to increase, if the teaching is not suitably graded to their slower rate of progress, and modified to achieve the most effective ways of learning.[2]As there is a need to introduce variety in teaching learning method for slow learners, which will make their learning more interesting , remembering ,repetitive type ,the current study is planned. The aim of the present study is to compare and evaluate the modified TBL method of teaching with that of tutorial method of teaching in pharmacology among slow learners of 2nd year medical undergraduates.
METHODOLOGY: A total of 24 slow learners from II MBBS repeater batch were included in the study. Out of 6 classes, first 3 classes were taught by modified TBL method and next 3 classes were taught by tutorial method. Students taught by modified TBL underwent with IRAT,GRAT and application based exercises like discussion of 2 clinical cases with previous university exam questions covering the topic, and drug of the week. Four teams of students were constituted by six students in each team .On the day of teaching session, topics were discussed in the presence of the faculty facilitator. Students evaluated these teaching sessions through questionnaire. RESULTS: 83 % of slow learners felt that the modified TBL sessions were better at fulfilling learning objectives , enabled better understanding(83%) , were more interesting(87%) ,ensured greater student participation and involved greater effort on the part of students( 91%), as compared to traditional tutorial teaching methods. Most of the students( 96%) opined that more modified TBL sessions should be organized in the future.CONCLUSIONS:Modified TBL method of teaching improves the learning ability & learning outcomes of the slow learners when compared with tutorial method of teachin
Study of the Nail Disorder Paronychia: A Literature Review
No full textParonychia is a soft tissue infection around a fingernail. More specifically, it is a superficial infection of epithelium lateral to the nail plate that begins as cellulitis but that may progress to a definite abscess. The 2 forms of paronychia, acute and chronic, usually differ in etiology, infectious agent, and treatment and are often considered separate entities. The 2 types of paronychia are as Acute paronychia - Painful and purulent condition; most frequently caused by staphylococci; Chronic paronychia - Usually caused by a fungal infection. The acute infection, which is painful and purulent, is most frequently caused by staphylococci, although it commonly has mixed aerobic and anaerobic flora. The patient's condition and discomfort are markedly improved by a simple drainage procedure. Chronic paronychial infections are usually fungal, rather than bacterial, in nature. Paronychiais the most common hand infection in the United States, representing 35% of these disorders. The infection is more common in women than in men, with a female-to-male ratio of 3:1
A revisit to prevailing wound cleansing practice of swabbing- safeguarding tissue microenvironment
No full textPrevailing wound cleansing practice of swabbing needs scientific evidence as a safer cleansing practice especially in clients with diabetic foot. The present study assessed the effect of multimodal wound care approach on bio behavioural distress among diabetic foot patients. The research design was true experimental 'post-test only' control group design. The study consisted of 120 subjects with Wagner 1 or 2 diabetic foot admitted in Taluk and General hospitals of Kottayam district, who were cluster randomised into 3 groups such as conventional, 45 degree angle jetting and 90 degree angle jetting. Data were collected using the tools namely Socio demographic performa, CDP and Bio behavioural distress assessment chart, which were analysed using inferential and descriptive statistics. 90 degree angle jetting was proven good for bright granulation tissue formation and decreased level of exudates (p<.001). It was also found to be good for wound area reduction, increased granulation tissue formation, decrease in wound depth and a favourable acidic pH of exudates (p<.05).Percentage decrease in slough area, decrease in days with severe pain scores and less need for sharp debridement were found among 45 degree angle group (p<.001).Both 45 degree and 90 degree group presented with more number of days with clear and straw coloured exudates.