A History of Indian Medical Literature v3.c42.s15.91

v3.c42.s15.91

Chapter thirty-one describes aśmarī (vesical calculi) and its treatment. Some varieties are described without clearly delineating their origins and symptoms. Abnormal behaviour during sexual intercourse appears to be an important aetiological factor. Vāta and blood are involved too.³⁴² Śarkarā (urinary gravel) is referred to as a curable disorder of childhood.³⁴³ Surgical treatment is said to be described in the ghṛtādhyāya of the Sūtrasthāna.³⁴⁴