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CONCEPT OF DU‘F AL-MI‘DA (FUNCTIONAL DYSPEPSIA) AND ITS MANAGEMENT THROUGH UNANI MEDICINE

Shagufta Rehman*, Misbahuddin Azhar and Sheereen Afza

Abstract

Du‘f al-Mi‘da (Functional dyspepsia-FD) is prevalent in 11-30 percent of people around the globe and FD always a matter of concern for physicians, in last couple of decades it emerged as a disease condition. It is mainly due to the change in the lifestyle and adoption of sedentary life style in town and cities of developing countries. It is complicated if not treated in time. Unani literature is very rich in controlling the health problems related to digestive system. The objective of this review paper is to compile all the information available in Unani system of medicine on Du‘f al-Mi‘da as well as the similar disease condition in contemporary system of medicine. Libraries of council headquarters and regional institute were searched for disease description, causes, sign symptoms, investigation for diagnosis, treatment modalities and single and compound Unani formulations mentioned for its treatment. Here all the information is how case to give an insight view for the disease and its cheap cost effective and adverse effect free treatment to the community.

Keywords: Du‘f al-Mi‘da, Functional dyspepsia, Du‘f al-Hazm, Unani System of medicine.