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Ashtavidha Pariksha (8-fold examination)

Ashtavidha Pariksha (8-fold examination)

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Background: Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, which may be acute or chronic. Chronic pancreatitis is characterised by epigastric pain, which is persistent and severe. Pancreatic calculi are sequelae of chronic pancreatitis, which causes pancreatic duct obstruction. In the present case, a 29-year-old female suffering from epigastric...

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... patient was also assessed with Dashavidha Pariksha (Table 1) and Ashtavidha Pariksha (Table 2). Nidana: Pancreatitis Dosha: Kapha Pitta Dushyas involved: Medas Lakshanas: Calculi formation with pain and burning sensation in the epigastric region. ...