Nidana Sthana

निदानस्थानम्

Diagnosis of surgical diseases.

  • 16 Chapters
  • Diagnosis
  • Acharya Sushruta
  • c. 6th Century BCE

Topics Covered

Nidana Sthana – All Chapters

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# Chapter Name Topics Covered Actions
1 Vatavyadhi Nidana Adhyaya Causes and diagnosis of Vata disorders
2 Arsho Nidana Adhyaya Causes and diagnosis of haemorrhoids
3 Ashmari Nidana Adhyaya Causes and diagnosis of urinary stones
4 Bhagandara Nidana Adhyaya Causes and diagnosis of fistula-in-ano
5 Kushtha Nidana Adhyaya Causes and diagnosis of skin diseases
6 Prameha Nidana Adhyaya Causes and diagnosis of urinary disorders including diabetes
7 Udara Nidana Adhyaya Causes and diagnosis of abdominal enlargement
8 Mudhagarbha Nidana Adhyaya Obstructed labour and abnormal foetal presentation
9 Vidradhi Nidana Adhyaya Causes and diagnosis of abscesses
10 Visarpa Nadi Stanaroga Nidana Adhyaya Erysipelas, sinuses and diseases of the breast
11 Granthyapachyarbuda Galaganda Nidana Adhyaya Cysts, lymphadenitis, tumours and goitre
12 Vriddhi Upadamsha Shlipada Nidana Adhyaya Scrotal swelling, venereal ulcers and filariasis
13 Kshudraroga Nidana Adhyaya Minor diseases
14 Shukadosha Nidana Adhyaya Disorders caused by the misuse of Shuka
15 Bhagna Nidana Adhyaya Fractures and dislocations
16 Mukharoga Nidana Adhyaya Diseases of the mouth

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