CONCEPT AND MANAGEMENT OF ISTISQĀ’ (OEDEMA) IN UNANI SYSTEM OF MEDICINE

• 발행기관: 셀메드 세포교정의약학회
• 저자명: Khalid Ali Khan Mohammad Zakir Shahid Ali Khan Rashid Ali Khan
• 간행물 정보: 『셀메드』Volume 11 Issue 1, 1~6쪽, 전체 6쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 의학일반
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2021.02.26

영문 초록

Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, and it is generally allied with liver disease like cirrhosis of the liver. The ascites is commonly associated with liver cirrhosis, malignancy, or cardiovascular disease today. The liver cirrhosis is the most significant cause of ascites in developed countries as per the available data. In the modern medicine system, the treatment includes the restriction of sodium intake, use of diuretics, and paracentesis done in severe cases. There are many side effects of synthetic chemical diuretics, and their long-term use is not recommended. The alternative medicine like Unani system of medicine provides natural diuretics and drugs which also have protective effects on kidney, liver and other internal organs. It is well known in all drug systems that the prognosis is poor in ascites, but the use of Unani herbal medicines can minimize the side effects caused by synthetic chemical diuretics. The natural herbs used for the management of ascites have fewer side effects as compared to synthetic drugs. The natural drugs can be used for longer duration and provide some dietary supplement which improves the quality of life. This review addressed the thorough treatment of ascites by natural diet and medications.

키워드

Ascites anemia hypoproteineamia Istisqā’ Lahmī Istisqā’’ Tabli Istisqā’ Ziqqī oedema Unani