A Diagnostic Approach on Pleural Effusion w.s.r to Urasthoya

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A Diagnostic Approach on Pleural Effusion w.s.r to Urasthoya – A Review

Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0

Abstract

Pleural effusion is one among the health issues that affects both gender globally. Excessive accumulation of pleural fluidoccurs either due to increased hydrostatic pressure or decrease osmotic presure1 .The diagnosis of pleural effusion is difficult, even though the patients often complain of typical symptoms indicating of pleural diseases.Explanationregarding a similar disease namely Urasthoya is found in Ayurvedic classic text book, Madhavanidana in Parisistabagha. The etiological factors and symptomatology shows similarity. Thus Urasthoya can be a possible correlation for pleural effusion. Diagnosis of pleural effusion depends on proper clinical examination as well as various diagnostic methods. The symptoms depend upon the underlying pathology, so it is very important to adopt appropriate diagnostic tool to attain proper diagnosis. The diagnostic approach in Ayurveda is based on RogaRogiPariksha (Examination of disease and patient). In Urasthoya Trividha Pariksha (Three fold examination) and Astasthana Pariksha (Eight fold examination) can be adopted for diagnosis. So it is important to have a proper diagnostic approach in both modern and Ayurvedic point of view. This particular paper discusses the possible diagnostic approach on pleural effusion and Urasthoya.

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Rijin Mohan, Vishnu C P, Sharada Sphoorthi Y, Gopikrishna S

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