Significance of Chronic diarrhoea
Chronic diarrhoea is defined in Ayurveda as a long-lasting condition lasting more than four weeks, characterized by frequent loose or watery bowel movements. The management of chronic diarrhoea involves various treatments, including specific medicinal compounds like Shankha and mica, which aim to alleviate symptoms. Additionally, in scientific contexts, it is recognized as a condition persisting for over fourteen days, often requiring different care approaches. Treatment can include traditional remedies and supplementation, particularly in vulnerable populations such as HIV-positive patients.
Synonyms: Persistent diarrhea, Protracted diarrhea
In Dutch: Chronische diarree; In Finnish: Krooninen ripuli; In Spanish: Diarrea crónica
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Hindu concept of 'Chronic diarrhoea'
In Hinduism, chronic diarrhoea is perceived as a long-term digestive disorder characterized by frequent watery stools, expected to be addressed by medicinal practices and specific herbal formulations aimed at providing relief and therapeutic benefits.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) A long-lasting gastrointestinal disorder that can be exacerbated by certain foods.[1] (2) A long-lasting form of diarrhoea that can be treated with specific decoctions mentioned.[2] (3) A prolonged form of diarrhoea, another condition that the medicine aims to treat.[3] (4) A long-lasting condition of diarrhea that can be treated with the medicinal compound described.[4] (5) A medical condition that the preparation is claimed to cure.[5]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) A malady that is mentioned to be cured with the use of incinerated gold combined with specific accompaniments.[6] (2) A prolonged condition characterized by frequent loose or liquid bowel movements, which may be treated with lead.[7] (3) One of the specific diseases mentioned as being treated effectively by the first prescription.[8] (4) Opium is considered efficacious in treating chronic diarrhoea, emphasizing its therapeutic uses in digestive issues.[9] (5) A condition that bhallataka is said to help eliminate, showcasing its medicinal properties.[10]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) A persistent digestive disorder listed among the ailments treatable by the medicinal mixture.[11] (2) A prolonged and severe form of diarrhoea that can be treated with mica.[12] (3) A condition that can be cured using cowrie properties, beneficial for digestive issues.[13] (4) A long-lasting condition characterized by frequent loose or watery bowel movements, which Shankha is stated to cure.[14] (5) A long-lasting digestive condition that can be alleviated by the described methods.[15]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) The text mentions chronic diarrhoea as a disease that can be cured by a medicine.[16]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) The plant is also having ability to cure chronic diarrhoea and cold, reproductive diseases, cough and urinary frequency in combination with other drugs.[17] (2) This persists for weeks or months whether constant or intermittent, may be a functional symptoms or a manifestation of serious illness.[18]
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) A prolonged form of diarrhea lasting more than four weeks, requiring careful management and investigation.[19]
The concept of Chronic diarrhoea in scientific sources
Chronic diarrhoea is a long-term condition characterized by persistent loose stools often associated with conditions like Ulcerative Intestinal Tuberculosis and HIV, impacting patient health significantly and requiring distinct management approaches compared to acute diarrhoea.
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) Enteric infections with this and malabsorption are also associated with low albumin levels, along with liver disease and renal disease.[20] (2) This refers to persistent bowel movements that are loose or watery, lasting for an extended period.[21] (3) Chronic diarrhoea is common in AIDS patients and ARVs are now an option where management by repeated rehydration and antibiotics fails.[22] (4) This is a condition that HIV infection is considered to be an opportunistic infection that causes, as mentioned in the provided text.[23] (5) Zinc supplementation during episodes of this is recommended for children, as indicated in the text.[24]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) A condition where a patient experiences diarrhea for a duration exceeding fourteen days, and the handling and treatment approaches differ from acute diarrhoea.[25] (2) A prolonged condition of frequent loose or liquid bowel movements, which in this case, was a symptom prompting further medical investigation.[26] (3) Prolonged episodes of diarrhoea that can occur in HIV-positive patients infected with Isospora belli, leading to significant morbidity and mortality.[27]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) This is a condition, that the root of Galega purpurea is useful in the treatment.[28] (2) A persistent condition of loose or frequent bowel movements.[29]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) This is a symptom that was assessed and found to be less likely to be associated with CRC in the provided study, according to the study's findings.[30]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This is a symptom of coeliac disease, and the spectrum of symptoms ranges from asymptomatic to this, and it is a common presentation of the condition, and can cause distress.[31]