Significance of Upadrava
Upadrava, according to Ayurveda, refers to complications or secondary conditions that develop after the emergence of a primary disease. These complications can significantly hinder treatment and worsen a patient's overall health. Examples include difficulties arising from conditions like Grahani, Pandu Roga, and others, which may produce additional symptoms and health challenges. Unaddressed, these complications can lead to severe outcomes, effectively categorizing the original disease as Mahagada or significantly impacting the patient's health trajectory.
Synonyms: Calamity, Disaster, Affliction, Misfortune, Hardship, Disturbance, Disruption, Commotion, Turmoil, Nuisance
In Dutch: Upadrava; In Finnish: Upadrava; In Spanish: Upadrava
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Buddhist concept of 'Upadrava'
In Buddhism, Upadrava signifies the fear that emptinesses can manifest problems, necessitating further emptiness to negate the preceding ones.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) It is feared that the emptinesses themselves present these in turn, so recourse is made to another emptiness to destroy the previous ones.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Upadrava'
Upadrava in Hinduism refers to complications or secondary conditions arising from primary diseases, making treatment challenging and potentially worsening health outcomes. These can include severe issues, indicating the importance of proper disease management.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Upadrava is the disease after the occurrence of the main disease and it is dependent on the main disease, like Shushkakshipaka (Dry eye), Avsada (Depression), and musculoskeletal disorder.[2] (2) These include Jwara, Daaha, Hikka, Anaha, Shukrasankshaya, Shopha, Atisara, Murcha, Hridroga, Unmada and Vepathu of Dooshivisha.[3] (3) Secondary conditions or complications that develop after the primary disease and are dependent on it, sharing its underlying pathology.[4] (4) Upadrava are complications that can arise from conditions such as Prameha, potentially leading to the manifestation of Shotha as a secondary symptom, according to the text.[5] (5) This refers to the complications or secondary diseases that arise as a result of long-term exposure to the same Nidana, leading to advanced stages of the disease.[6]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) These are complications of Sthaulya including Pramehapidika, Jvara, Bhagandara, and Swasa.[7] (2) These are complications that can arise from Ashmari, such as weakness, fatigue, emaciation, flank pain, and loss of appetite.[8] (3) Complication of Amlapitta have been not described by ancient Acharyas except Kashyapa, who has mentioned eight Upadravas.[9] (4) Different Acharyas have mentioned that due to chronic and long lasting nature of Sthoulya complications occurs mainly due to the involvement of two elements Agni and Vata .[10] (5) It refers to the complications of Bhagandara, also known as Fistula in Ano.[11]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana
(1) Supervening distressing symptoms accompanying ulcer diseases that indicate broader physiological issues.[12]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) This refers to complications of Parinama shula, as discussed in Yogaratnakara, which indicate its severity.[13]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) The form that the sun has between the afternoon and sunset, favored by wild animals as it allows them to scurry away into safety.[14] (2) Where you find upa, that is the upadrava.[15]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) Referenced by the syllable ‘Upa’, this term signifies another component within the seven-fold Sama.[16]
The concept of Upadrava in scientific sources
Upadrava refers to complications or secondary conditions that stem from a primary disease in Ayurvedic medicine, often manifesting distinct symptoms and subsiding with treatment of the underlying condition, affecting various bodily systems and ailments.