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The premonitory signs and symptoms of ''chhardi'' (vomiting) are nausea, excessive salivation and aversion to food [6] | The premonitory signs and symptoms of ''chhardi'' (vomiting) are nausea, excessive salivation and aversion to food [6] | ||
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In a person extremely emaciated because of disease, excessive intake of medicines having ''tikshna'' (sharply acting) attributes and indulging in grief, fear, fasting, etc. | In a person extremely emaciated because of disease, excessive intake of medicines having ''tikshna'' (sharply acting) attributes and indulging in grief, fear, fasting, etc. [[vata]] gets excessively aggravated in the ''maha-srotas'' (gastrointestinal tract), vitiates the local [[dosha]] and pushes them upwards. These [[dosha]] cause agitation in the ''amashaya'' (stomach), and after afflicting the ''marma'' (vital organs-heart) gives rise to ''chhardi'' (vomiting). This [[vata]]ja type of vomiting is characterized by the following signs and symptoms: | ||
#Pain in the cardiac region and flanks; | #Pain in the cardiac region and flanks; | ||
#Dryness of the mouth; | #Dryness of the mouth; | ||