Significance of Premonitory symptom
Premonitory symptoms are early indicators that signal the onset of various diseases or health conditions, as outlined in both Ayurveda and classical texts. These symptoms serve as crucial warning signs that can help in early diagnosis and intervention, allowing for timely treatment. They may manifest as initial physical sensations, changes in appetite, or unusual behaviors that foreshadow various ailments, such as fevers, digestive issues, and other significant medical conditions. Recognizing these early warning signs is essential for managing health effectively.
Synonyms: Omen, Indication, Precursor, Portent, Sign, Herald, Forerunner, Augury
In Dutch: Voorspellend symptoom; In Finnish: Ennakoiva oire; In Spanish: SĂntoma premonitorio
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Hindu concept of 'Premonitory symptom'
In Hinduism, Premonitory symptoms serve as initial warning signs of potential health issues, encompassing indicators of various diseases, such as fatigue, fever, and digestive disturbances, prompting awareness and early therapeutic interventions.
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) Initial signs indicating the onset of a rheumatic condition, such as pain in joints and swelling.[1] (2) Early signs that indicate the potential for a disease or health issue to develop.[2] (3) Early indicators that precede vomiting episodes, including stomach twisting, excessive salivation, and food aversion.[3] (4) Early warning signs or indicators that suggest the onset of fever, including symptoms like lethargy and yawning.[4] (5) Early signs that indicate an impending epileptic fit, including spasmodic movements and dribbling saliva.[5]
From: Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra
(1) Initial symptoms that indicate the onset of fever, such as fatigue, aversion to work, and feelings of heaviness.[6] (2) Initial signs indicating the onset of a disease, such as Pandu-roga, including cracking of the skin and yellowing of stool and urine.[7] (3) Premonitory symptoms for an attack of Murccha include pain or oppression of the heart, yawning, lassitude, and loss of consciousness.[8] (4) Initial signs that signal the onset of a fit of hiccough, such as an astringent taste and heaviness in the throat.[9] (5) Early indicators that precede an attack of Apasmara, including heart throbbing, perspiration, and a sense of emptiness.[10]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 2: Nidanasthana
(1) Initial indicators such as burning sensations, coldness of skin, and changes in urine that signal the early onset of Prameha.[11] (2) Initial signs of Kushtha including rough skin, itching, and abnormal blood characteristics.[12] (3) Early warning signs of Udara, including loss of strength, complexion, appetite, and other physical changes.[13] (4) Initial warning signs such as pain and swelling in the bladder, scrotum, and penis indicative of potential diseases.[14] (5) Initial symptoms indicating the formation of gravel in the bladder, including aching pain and difficulty in urination.[15]
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) Initial symptoms indicating the accumulation of vitiated elements, recognized as an early therapeutic opportunity.[16] (2) Initial symptoms indicative of health disturbances, critical for early diagnosis in Ayurvedic practice.[17] (3) The early signs or indicators of an illness that can guide treatment.[18]
From: Sushruta Samhita, Volume 5: Kalpasthana
(1) The initial warning signs indicating potential Dushi-Visha poisoning, such as sleepiness and heavy limbs.[19]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana
(1) Initial symptoms that signal the onset of Vata-Rakta, including pricking pain, burning, itching, swelling, and numbness in the affected area.[20]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Initial symptoms indicating the onset of various types of fever.[21] (2) An early warning sign indicating the onset of a disease or health condition, such as pain before the appearance of urinary stones.[22] (3) Early warning signs indicating the onset of Ascites, such as loss of appetite and distension of the abdomen.[23] (4) Initial signs of Atisara, including pain in the rectum and abdomen along with a sense of lassitude.[24] (5) Early signs indicating the potential aggravation of poison-related health issues.[25]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Signs or signals that give a clue about what will happen in the future.[26]