Significance of Health condition
Health condition is a comprehensive term that encompasses various physical and mental issues, illnesses, and overall well-being that affect an individual's life. In Ayurveda, it refers to specific medical states influencing treatment types, diet, and remedies. Rasashastra and modern science also emphasize the various ailments and states of health which can be improved through medicinal mixtures, lifestyle modifications, or treatments. Ultimately, health condition signifies the intricate interplay of numerous factors impacting physical and mental wellness across diverse populations.
Synonyms: Medical condition, Health issue, Ailment, Disorder, Illness, Disease, Sickness, Infirmity, Malady, Affliction, Complaint
In Finnish: Terveydentila; In Dutch: Gezondheidstoestand; In Spanish: Estado de salud
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Health condition'
In Hinduism, "Health condition" encompasses dietary choices influenced by ailments like diabetes, consumption of water relative to illness, and the use of copper for treating conditions such as anemia and fever, emphasizing holistic medical practices.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) Various diseases or conditions mentioned that impact the choice of diet, such as flatulence, diabetes, and abdominal phthisis.[1] (2) Medical states or diseases that can be improved or treated using the described medicinal mixture.[2] (3) Various ailments that the preparation is designed to cure, including fever and anaemia.[3] (4) Various illnesses and disorders that impact how water should be consumed, based on their effects on the body.[4] (5) Refers to the specific diseases and ailments that the pills aim to treat.[5]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) Various ailments and issues including shula, which are addressed through specific dietary and medicinal practices.[6]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) Various ailments that copper can effectively treat, including anemia, fever, leprosy, and obesity.[7]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) The various medical states of patients that determine the type and dosage of enema prescribed.[8]
From: Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra
(1) Various physical states like weakness or dizziness associated with thirst or its underlying causes.[9]
The concept of Health condition in scientific sources
Health condition refers to the specific health status of clinical trial participants, categorized using standardized systems such as ICD-10, highlighting its importance in assessing health outcomes and participant eligibility in clinical research.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) These are the states of the body or mind that were studied, and include hypertension, obesity, and other factors, in the context of the text.[10] (2) These are various states of health, and propolis, as a strong antibacterial agent, is considered to be a promising natural treatment for these various states.[11] (3) Objectively measured physical activity has potential benefits in improving adipokines levels in several of these, according to the text.[12] (4) These are states of physical or mental well-being, or the lack thereof, that can be assessed using mobile apps, and is the subject of healthcare management and treatment.[13] (5) Health condition is a factor that the patient-generated health data is used to manage, as the patients started recording PGHD after being prompted by HCP and it helps in the clinical setting.[14]