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14/03/2020

11/03/2020

Waram-e- Mi’da (Gastritis)
Introduction
Waram-e- Mi’da (Gastritis) is a disorder affecting all age groups and both s*xes, but it is more common amongst adolescents (12-17 years). It is the commonest GIT (Gastrointestinal tract) disorder in all cultures and civilizations. The term "Gastritis" refers usually to inflammation, erosive state to the stomach lining tissue which may occur either instantly (acute) or gradually (chronic).
It occurs when there is an imbalance between the acid production, resulting in swelling and damage of the stomach lining. In fact there is excess secretion of acid by the gastric glands of the stomach.

The most common symptoms of acute gastritis include:
• Abdominal bloating or stomach fullness
• Belching (expelling air from the stomach through the mouth)
• Waterbrashes (sudden filling of the mouth with dilute saliva)
• Upper abdominal pain, discomfort or heaviness
• Nausea/vomiting feeling
• Irregular bowel movement
• Recurrent indigestion
• Chest burn or gnawing feeling between meals (heartburn)
• Hiccups
• In addition to these symptoms, chronic gastritis may include weight loss, continuous flatulence, black stool, loss of appetite and even anaemia.
Unani Perspective of Waram-e- Mi’da (Gastritis)
Unani physicians have mentioned the disease by different names e.g Waram-e- Me’da, Sozish-e- Me’da, Hurqat-e- Me’da, and Iltehab-e- Me’da.
As per Unani Philosophy Waram-e- Mi’da (Gastritis) is caused by Su’-e- Mizaj- Mi’da Haar (Hot temperament of stomach) or Su’-e- Mizaj- Me’da Baarid (Cold temperament of stomach),.
In other words it is caused by the accumulation of Dam (Samguine), Safra (Yellow bile), Balgham (Phlegm) or Sauda (Black bile) in the stomach, leading to the inflammation of gastric mucosa. It may also be elaborated as retention of humours (Akhlaat) within the stomach is main cause of Waram-e- Mi’da (Gastritis).

Principles of treatment (Usool-e- Ilaj)
1. Taqleel-e- ghiza (Dietary restriction)
2. Islah-e- Mizaj-e- Me’da (correction of gastric temperament) wa Taqwiyat-e- Me’da (Toning up of stomach)
3. Tahleel-e- waram (Resolution of swelling) in case of Waram-e- haar (Hot swelling)
4. Ishaal (Purgation) through e***a in case of Waram-e- haar (Hot swelling)
5. Rad’e mawaad (Replellence of causative matter) in case of Waram-e- haar (Hot swelling)
6. Istifraagh (Evacuation) by mushil-e- sauda drugs in case of waram-e- sulb (hard nature swelling)
Treatment :
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03/03/2020

Sailan-ur- Rahem (Leucorrhoea)

Introduction

Sailan-ur- Rahem (Leucorrhoea) is a medical condition where women experiences thick whitish or yellowish colour discharge from the va**na which is mainly experienced during puberty, when s*xual organs are developing in a woman. It is a frequent gynaecological complaint of women that accounts for more than 25% gynaec patients visits to the gynaecologists.

It is generally defined as white fluid discharged from female ge***al. Sometime it flows as liquid and sometime it is sticky and thick.

Every woman has periodically some normal va**nal discharges, which maintaining chemical balance and the flexibility of va**nal muscles, serve as normal defensive system for va**na. If such discharges exceed normalcy and become white or yellow thick liquid with a foul smell, it is called “Leucorrhoea” that may be a sign of infection, cancer or may be due to some other reasons. This abnormal va**nal discharge may be whitish, yellowish, reddish and blackish in colour

Etiology of the Disease (Asbaabe-e- Marz): According to Unani Medicine

As per Allama Najeebuddin Samarqandi (a renowned Unani scholar) the fluid is secreted in the uterus because of poor and weak nutritive faculty (Quwwat-e- Ghadhiya). The accumulated fluid is waste materials that go down to the uterus and expel out. The body repel and drive back the fluid to the uterus.

Other causative factors of the disease are:

Infections from bacteria, fungi or parasites – protozoa.
Early/ young age pregnancy
Spread of infection from urinary tract
Inflammation of uterus
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Contraceptives used by women
Lack of cleanliness or poor hygienic measures especially during me**es.
Diabetes and anaemia can provoke infections due to weakened immunity
Mental anxiety or s*xual frustration
Some s*xually transmittable diseases cause Leucorrhoea. One of them is Trichomoniasis which makes discharge greenish or yellow.
The disease seen in women who excessively use medicine for s*xual organ.
Stress or depression: to some level there are psychological factors causing the disease.

Symptoms of Sailan-ur- Rahem (Leucorrhoea)

Main symptoms of the disease are excessive va**nal discharge, pain in the thighs and calf muscles and burning micturition etc. The va**nal discharge colour may be whitish, yellowish, reddish and blackish. The discharge may be accompanied with foul smelling and itchy sensation or a pain at the infected area.

Others associated symptoms of the disease with excessive va**nal discharge are,
Headache and Giddiness/Anorexia/Pain in menstruation
General weakness/Pain & heaviness in lower abdomen
Constipation/Anaemia/Lumbago/Malaise/Pruritus.

Classification of Sailan-ur- Rahem (Leucorrhoea)

In general they are of two types

Physiological
Inflammatory

Physiological leucorrhoea

It is common in almost every women and is caused by the natural defence mechanism of the va**na to maintain its chemical balance and preserve the flexibility of the va**nal tissue. It has called ‘physiological’ due to the reason that va**nal discharge occurs when oestrogen’s levels are increased.

Inflammatory Leucorrhoea

This type of leucorrhoea occurs when there is va**nal swelling or congestion inside the va**nal mucosa. The affected area very often gives out yellow coloured discharge with a foul smell, which indicates any infection.

In Unani system of medicine, this disease is classified according to va**nal discharge and involvement of humours (Akhlaat).
Classification According to Vaginal discharge is of five types.

Cl****al discharge:- In this type fluid discharge from the external part of cl****is.
Internal va**nal discharge:- In this type of leucorrhoea fluid discharge from the internal part of the va**nal.
Cervical discharge:- In this type discharge comes from the cervix of the uterus.
Uterine discharge:- In this type discharge comes directly from the uterus.
Ovarian discharge:- In this type discharge comes from the o***y.

Diagnosis of leucorrhoea (Sailan-ur- Rahem)

Patients usually complains for abnormal discharge from va**na with one or more other associated symptoms of the disease mentioned above. Discharge looks white or creamy in colour, sometimes it looks reddish, blackish or yellowish. General weakness may reveal the ill health of the patient, which may be due to the leucorrhoea.

Transmission of leucorrhoea (Sailan-ur- Rahem)

Leucorrhoea transmits through mildew like yeast and easily transmits from woman to woman. Intermixing of the clothes of affected woman with the clothes of healthy woman may affect the later. Therefore undergarments should be washed carefully using any good detergent which could cleanse spots and fungus. It is also caused by unprotected s*x. Infected reproductive organ of a person may infect the female reproductive organ and cause the disease.

There are many preventive measures (Tahaffuzi tadaabeer) which prevent leucorrhoea ((sailan-ur- rahem)). A few of them are as under:

Cleanliness of reproductive organs is very important. Wash the ge***als carefully during every bath and do not let moisture retain in the ge***als area after the bath. Let the water flow on a**s and v***a in plenty as to wash them clean. Also wash va**na clean after urinating.
Self-medication should be avoided because some women are allergic to certain kinds of medicines and use of such medicine may cause further infections and will complicate the issue.
Drink plenty of water to flush out the toxic substances from the body.
Fresh curds must become an integral part of the diet because it not only helps in easy digestion of food but also contain lactic acid, which can reduce the discharge.
Clean the innerwear and yourself with a good quality detergent which has bactericidal and fungicidal properties.
Immediately change the clothes including undergarments, if clothes get wet in the rain or due to any other reason.

Clean the va**nal area with freshly squeezed lemon juice and water
Consume lady finger, preferably lightly steamed or in the raw form
Eat one or two ripe bananas daily
Drink one glass of fresh cranberry juice, preferably without any sugar, once a day.
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15/12/2019

Bawaaseer-e- Daamiya (Bleeding Piles)
Introduction
Bawaaseer-e- Daamiya (Bleeding Piles) are swollen and enlarged blood vessels which are in or around the lower re**um and the a**s. In other words, it is a condition in which one or more masses develop in and around the a**s. These are tiny reddish outgrowths which are formed in the a**s or gastrointestinal region. Bleeding or pus discharge takes place regularly at interval in case of piles. Piles can develop at any age, but they’re most common in age groups of 45 to 65 years of age.
As per Unani philosophy it is caused by accumulation of melancholic sanguine (Dam-e- saudavi) in the a**l vessels resulting in their engorgement and subsequent ulceration. Sometimes, a person can experience intolerable pain, especially at the time of the passing of stool due to piles.
It is characterized by heaviness, pain and burning sensation in the a**s and bleeding it through defaecation.
Causes of Bawaaseer-e- Daamiya (Bleeding Piles)
As far as its causes are concerned, Stress, Faulty lifestyle or if he or she has constipation along with sedentary life are the main culprits of piles. There are other important causes, which are responsible for haemorrhoids are junk/ unhealthy daily food habits, spicy foods, fried, low fibre and high carbohydrates diets.
When to Consult a Doctor in this type of piles?
One should consult a doctor if Bawaaseer-e- Daamiya (Bleeding Piles):
• If it bleed excessively or frequently
• if patient is passing black or maroon-coloured stools
• if blood clots have formedif blood is mixed with the stool
Management of Bawaaseer-e- Daamiya (Bleeding Piles)
Unani medicines are very beneficial in treating and curing of Bawaaseer-e- Daamiya (Bleeding Piles). Both Unani single drugs and compound formulations are very much effective and available at our centre and Estore.
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14/12/2019

ARTHRITIS (Waja-ul- mafasil-Jodon Ka Dard)
Unani system identifies and attributes diseases like Arthritis to a weak immunity and poor digestive system. It suggests a number of polyherbal formulations for the treatment of this condition and other joint disorders.
In the Unani context the arthritis is known as Waja-ul- mafasil which in broader terms means pain in joints. Waja-ul- mafasil is used to describe all kinds of joint disorders including pain, swelling, and stiffness. It has been described as Waja-ul- mafaasil aam (arthritis), Waja-ul- zuhr (back pain), Naqras (gout) and Arqun Nisa (sciatica) etc.
According to Majoosi, when all the joints of the body are painful it is called as Waja-ul- mafaasil aam.
As per Jurjani,s point of view, when pain and inflammation is in the smaller joints of hand it is Waja-ul- mafaasil khas (Rheumatoid arthritis).
Causes of Waja-ul- Mafaasil
According to Ali Ibn-e- Abbas Majusi, the etiology of Waja-ul- mafaasil is so obscure and complicated that it is not possible to pinpoint the exact causative factor of the disease.
According to Ibn-e- Sina, the psychic factors play an important role in the causation of this disease. Other factors, which are responsible for the disease, include hereditary and joint weakness etc.
According to Samarqandi the madda (substance) which is responsible for the cause of Waja-ul- mafaasil is of a very thick consistency and white in colour, whereas Ibn Sina states that this madda almost resembles to pus (Reem).
The Khilt (humour) in the joint gets putrified and gets converted into the harmful substances, which then induce Waja-ul- mafaasil.
Symptoms of Arthritis (Waja-ul- mafaasil)
Symptoms of arthritis include joint pain, swelling, fatigue and weight loss. Inflammation and stiffness in the fingers, arms, legs, and wrists in the same joints or on both sides, especially soon after awakening may also be present in extreme cases of arthritis.
Management of Arthritis (Waja-ul- mafaasil)
The Unani literatures and classic text books have detailed information regarding the disease and its management. As per Unani philosophy following modes of treatment are advised for complete relief according to the preference
1. Dieto therapy (Ilaj bil ghiza)
2. Regimental therapy(Ilaj bil tadbeer)
3. Pharmaco therapy(Ilaj bil dawa)
4. Surgery (Ilaj bil yad)
Dietary Recommendations
According to Zakariya Razi, bird meat and fish are beneficial in arthritis. Research has proven that fasting has definite effect on the reduction of symptoms in arthritis.
Other dietary items recommended are wheat (Triticum aestivum), pulses specially Bengal gram, Indian millet (Panicum miliaceum), Big Beans, French Beans, Palak (Spinacia oleracea), Piyaz (Allium cepa), Beat root/ Choqandar (Beta vulgaris), Carrot (Daucus carotra), Red chilly (Capsicum annuum), Black pepper (Piper nigrum), Injeer (Ficus carica), Badam (Prunus amygdalus), Pista (Pistacea vera), Walnut, Khajoor/ Khurma (Phoenix dactylifera), Apricot, Angoor (Vitis vinifera), Aaloo (Solanum tuberosum), Pure ghee, Menthi (Trigonella foenum-graecum), Shaljam (Brassica rapa), Seb (Malus sylvestris/ pumila), Makka (Zea mays) and Papita (Carica papaya).
Dietary restrictions
Food items which are having hot temperament should be avoided in the diseases of joints particularly in arthritis. These items include most of the cold temperament drugs, red meat etc. Protein rich diet aggravate the symptoms of arthritis, e.g. red meat and kidney beans etc.
Some of the restricted dietary items are, curd, butter mixed with milk, kela (Musa paradisiaca), amrood (Psidium guajava), brinjal/ baingan (Solanum melongena), Gobhi (Brassica olearacea) etc.
Pharmaco-therapy(Ilaj bil dawa)
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21/11/2019

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