Significance of Contraindication
Contraindication refers to specific conditions or factors that advise against certain medical treatments or therapies due to potential harm. In Ayurveda, contraindications encompass recommendations that individuals with edema must avoid certain foods or behaviors to prevent worsening their condition. In medical science, contraindications identify risk factors that make treatments like leech therapy, maggot therapy, or medications inappropriate or unsafe, such as certain allergies, existing health conditions, or specific patient circumstances.
Synonyms: Obstacle, Hindrance, Restriction, Limitation, Barrier, Deterrent, Caution, Warning, Prohibition, Objection.
In Dutch: Contra-indicatie; In Finnish: Vasta-aihe; In Spanish: Contraindicación
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Hindu concept of 'Contraindication'
In Hinduism, contraindication signifies specific dietary and behavioral warnings aimed at individuals with edema, advising them against certain foods or actions to prevent worsening their health condition.
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) Recommendations against certain foods or behaviors for individuals suffering from edema to avoid exacerbating their condition.[1]
The concept of Contraindication in scientific sources
Contraindication refers to specific conditions or scenarios where treatments, like Nasapana, or certain drugs should be avoided to prevent potential harm to the patient, ensuring safety in medical practices.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) These are specific conditions or circumstances where physiotherapy rehabilitation should not be performed.[2]