Ayurveda Perspective on Balatisara; Common Causes, Symptoms and Ayurveda Management

Balatisara (Diarrhea) is a disease of children mainly involves symptoms of disturbed bowel movements. As per ayurveda Atisar can be classified into seven category; Vataja, Pittaja, Kaphaja, Bhayaja, Tridoshaja, Shokaja and Raktatisara. The Balatisara affects large number of population world widely and prevalence of diarrhea now a day’s deteriorating school performance of many children. Lack of immunity, susceptibility towards the causative pathogen, low hygienic condition, malnutrition and consumption of contaminated food items can cause Balatisara. Increases frequency of defecation, disturbed electrolyte balance, thirst, weakness, gas formation and abdomen cramps are the common symptoms of Balatisara. Nidana Sevana vitiates Vata leading to the Mandagni and Koshta shoonata increases Dravata in Pureesha in Pakwashaya which finally resulted Atisara. The therapeutic measure must requires consideration of Doshas condition; Alpa, Madhya or Bahumatra of Doshas. Langana can be done if Doshas are Alpa, Langana leads Agnideepana which resulted Aamapachana action. Present article described ayurveda perspective of Balatisara including causes, symptoms and management. Keywords: Ayurveda, Balatisara, Diarrhea, Herbs. &nbsp

CORRELATION OF ANKLE DORSIFLEXION RANGE OF MOTION WITH DYNAMIC BALANCE IN YOUNG NORMAL INDIVIDUALS

This study was to examine correlation of ankle dorsiflexion range of motion with dynamic balance in young normal individuals. A cross sectional study has been done on 60 females by convenient sampling. The study was to examine dorsiflexion ROM by using star excursion balance test. It was performed in all directions for three trials. Distance was recorded with measure tape. Ankle ROM was performed by weight bearing lunge. Individuals who demonstrate impairments in dorsiflexion ROM may also demonstrate difficulty with portions of the SEBT. There is significant positive correlation in between dorsiflexion range of motion and star excursion balance test in anterior and postero lateral direction

TB Risk Perceptions among Medical Residents at a Tertiary Care Center in India

Setting. Government tertiary health care center in India. Objective. To understand the perceptions of medical residents about their risk of developing TB in the workplace. Design. Cross-sectional study in which a semistructured questionnaire which included an open-ended question to assess their main concerns regarding TB in workplace was used to collect data. Results. Out of 305 resident doctors approached, 263 (94%) completed a structured questionnaire and 200 of these responded to an open-ended question. Daily exposure to TB was reported by 141 (64%) residents, 13 (5%) reported a prior history of TB, and 175 (69%) respondents were aware of TB infection control guidelines. A majority reported concerns about acquiring TB (78%) and drug-resistant TB (88%). The key themes identified were concerns about developing drug-resistant TB (n=100; 50%); disease and its clinical consequences (n=39; 20%); social and professional consequences (n=37; 19%); exposure to TB patients (n=32; 16%); poor infection control measures (n=27; 14%); and high workload and its health consequences (n=16; 8%). Conclusion. Though many resident doctors were aware of TB infection control guidelines, only few expressed concern about lack of TB infection control measures. Doctors need to be convinced of the importance of these measures which should be implemented urgently