Significance of Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage, according to various sources, refers to excessive bleeding and can arise from multiple situations including injuries, surgical complications, or improper medical treatments. Ayurveda recognizes it as excessive bleeding from wounds or following incisions. In Rasashastra, it emphasizes the risks associated with improperly purified substances. In historical contexts, it symbolizes tragedy, while scientific perspectives define it as a critical condition that can lead to severe health complications or death. Overall, understanding hemorrhage is vital for managing health effectively.
Synonyms: Bleeding, Loss of blood, Blood loss, Outflow
In Dutch: Bloeding
In Finnish: Verenvuoto
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Hemorrhage'
In Hinduism, hemorrhage is interpreted as a condition linked to several factors: beneficial herbs like Pushpa-raga, consequences of impure shila-jatu, complications from injuries, excessive bleeding from swellings, and harmful impacts of liquid kshara treatments.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) A condition for which Pushpa-raga is considered beneficial.[1] (2) A condition that is considered injurious when treated with liquid kshara.[2]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) The loss of blood from the circulatory system, which can occur as a consequence of using improperly purified shila-jatu.[3]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) Excessive bleeding that can occur following inappropriate incision of a swelling.[4] (2) Uncontrolled bleeding that can occur from the affected lobule, complicating healing after an injury or surgery.[5]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana
(1) Excessive bleeding from a wound, which can complicate the patient's condition and pain.[6]
The concept of Hemorrhage in local and regional sources
Hemorrhage, a medical term, symbolizes the ultimate tragedy in Poorva's childbirth experience, representing a critical turning point in the narrative that profoundly impacts the story's emotional depth and character development.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A medical term that becomes a pivotal point in the story, symbolizing the ultimate tragedy that befalls Poorva during childbirth.[7]
The concept of Hemorrhage in scientific sources
Hemorrhage refers to excessive bleeding often resulting from injuries to vital areas, which can lead to severe health complications or fatalities, emphasizing the critical importance of immediate medical intervention in such cases.
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) Excessive bleeding that can occur from injuries to vital points, leading to critical health issues or death.[8]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The medical term for bleeding, which may occur in various parts of the body as a complication of anticoagulant therapy.[9]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) The act of bleeding, particularly that which can occur with the condition known as Arsha or haemorrhoids.[10]