Bücher von Priyadarshini Tewari

The prevalence of diabetes and its complication is increasing all over the world particularly in developing countries. It has emerged as a major public health problem in our country. An estimated 285 million people, corresponding to 6.4% of the world's adult population, lives with diabetes now. The number is expected to grow to 438 million by 2030, corresponding to 7.8% of the adult populationThe disease Madhumeha described under Prameha and it is the subtype of Vataja Prameha. Madhumeha (T2 DM), a syndrome, can be a crippling condition that gets worse with time. If left untreated or improperly managed condition almost always attacks many vital systems. It is elaborately described since ancient age and its incidence is increasing day by day because of erratic lifestyle and diet leading to obesity followed by Madhumeha along with their complications.The major micro vascular complications are diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy and diabetic neuropathy are studied in this work.

Globally Anemia is a serious health problem among preschool-age children, school-age children, pregnant and non-pregnant women, men, and elderly, that affects populations of both developed as well as developing countries. Iron-deficiency is the most common disorder which causes anemia, nutritional disorders, and hemoglobinopathies are also responsible for anemia. Intestinal worm infections are the most common infections globally and affect impoverished and underprivileged communities. Mostly infection-causing species are roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), whipworm (Trichuris trichiura), and hookworms (Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale). Worm infection can cause anemia, malnourishment, impaired mental and physical development and may cause serious threats to children¿s health, education and productivity.

Diabetes mellitus is a major burden over the society; tongue examination with relation to Agni may provide useful measures in identified cases for tongue features changes. Jivha pariksha (Tongue examination) is one of the tools for diagnosis of disease and assessment of Agni (Digestion power). It is an invaluable indicator of health and disease as per Ayurveda. It is said that tongue is like a mirror to have the knowledge of doshic states in gastrointestinal tract and the current study discusses the examination in details.