Basti Vijnana: Urology In Ayurveda

by V.B. Athavale

Contents:

• Acknowledgements
• Preface

1. Anatomy and Physiology of Urinary System
2. Examination of Urine
3. Neurological Dysfunction of Urinary Tract
4. Dysuria
5. Obstructive Uropathy
6. Oedema
7. Urinary Calculi
8. Renal Colic
9. Haematuria
10. Abscess of the Kidney
11. Hydronephrosis, Atonic Bladder, Bladder Diverticuli
12. Tumor of Urinary Tract
13. Acute Glomerulonephritis
14. Nephrotic Syndrome
15. Urinary Tract Infection
16. Hypertension
17. Renal Failure
18. Medicines Acting on Urinary System
19. Properties and Therapeutic Uses of Urine
20. Prognosis in Kidney Diseases
21. Bibliography

About the Author:

Dr. V.B. Athavale M.B.B.S, D.C.H., M.D. (Paed.), M.A.M.S., F.A.M.S., and Vaidyacharya is a renowned Paediatrician, and a prolific author who has several noteworthy achievements to his credit. He did his M.B.B.S. from Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, both in Mumbai, stood first in D.C.H. (C.P.S.) 1956, and completed M.D. (Paed.) in 1958. He was offered the UNICEF fellowship in 1965, when his paper was read during the international Paediatric Conference held at Tokyo. He was also chairman of the workshop on 'Herbal Medicines for Health for the developing Countries' which was held at Bangkok in the year 1981.

Dr. Athavale worked as an Honorary Professor and Head of the Department of Paediatrics, L.T.M.G. Hospital, Sion, Mumbai during 1970 to 1990 and was recognized for his various accomplishments for which he has been bestowed with honours and awards, both National and International. Dr. V.B. Athavale Research Foundation has been founded as a mark of respect and gratitude to Dr. Athavale when he retired after 30 years of selfless service as Hon. Professor and Head of the Department of Paediatrics, L.T.M. Medical College L.T.M.G. Hospital, Mumbai.