Unani Perspective on Etiopathogenesis of Ziabetus Sukkari (Diabetes Mellitus): A Review

Ataullah Fahad, Nazmeen ., S M Ahmer

Abstract


Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders sharing the common feature of hyperglycemia. In Unani system of medicine, it is known as Ziabetus Sukkari. Etiopathogenesis of Ziabetus Sukkari is complex and still partially unknown. In the genesis and development of Ziabetus Sukkari, in the great majority of subjects, the contemporary lifestyle characterized by inadequate physical activity and an excessive energy intake is of basic importance. Sedentary life style and stressful mental conditions nowadays have called for many distressing diseases, foremost amongst them being Ziabetus Sukkari - a perfect example for a lifestyle disorder. Greco-Arab physicians believed that Sue Mizaj Kuliya Haar (Hot derangement in temperament of kidney), Zo’fe Kuliya (Weakness of Kidney), Ittesae Kuliya wa Majra-e-Baul (Dilatation of Kidney and Tubules), Burudate Badan, Kabid wa Kuliya (Cold derangement in temperament) were the factors responsible for the disease. The various classical textbooks of Unani medicine contain detailed descriptions of this disease. In this review paper, an attempt has been made to discuss the etiopathogenesis of Ziabetus Sukkari described by ancient physicians.


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Sue Mizaj Kuliya Haar, Siphon, Urine, Ziabetus Sukkari

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