Uvuloptosis ( Suqut-al-Lahat)

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  • It is a condition of Istirkhā’ (Flaccidity) in which there is relaxation and elongation of uvula.
  • It is caused either by Sū’-i Mizāj Damawī (Sanginous morbid temperament) orSū’-i Mizāj Balgham ī (Phlegmatic morbid temperament).
  • It is characterized by redness and heat of uvula in case of Sū’-i Mizāj Damawī and by excessive drooling in case of Sū’-i Miz āj Balghamī. Sometimes uvula become so elongated that it causes dysphagia. This condition may occur with or without fever.
  • It is a condition of Istirkhā’ (Flaccidity) in which there is relaxation and elongation of uvula.
  • It is caused either by Sū’-i Mizāj Damawī (Sanginous morbid temperament) orSū’-i Mizāj Balgham ī (Phlegmatic morbid temperament).
  • It is characterized by redness and heat of uvula in case of Sū’-i Mizāj Damawī and by excessive drooling in case of Sū’-i Miz āj Balghamī. Sometimes uvula become so elongated that it causes dysphagia. This condition may occur with or without fever.
  • Oral administration of Joshānda-i Fawākih. - Imlī (Tamarindus indica Linn.), Ālū Bukhāra (Prunus domestica Linn.), ‘Unnāb (Zizyphus jujube Linn.) 70 gm. each, Mawīz Munaqqā (Vitis vinefera Linn.) 35 gm., Halayla Siyāh (Terminalia chebula Retz.), Halayla Kābulī (Terminalia chebula Retz.), Halayla Zard (Terminalia chebula Retz.), Banfsha (Viola odorata Linn.), Sanā Makkī (Cassia lanceolata Linn.), Gulāb (Rosa damascena Mill.), Afsantīn (Artemisia absinthium Linn.), Asl al-Sūs (Glycyrhhiza glabra Linn.) 14 gm. each, Tukhm-i Kāsnī (Cichorium intybus Linn.), Tukhm-i Kasūs (Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.)10 gm. each are soaked and boiled in 1400 ml. water till the liquid is reduced to 350 ml. Seventy gm. of Shīr-i Khisht (Fraxinus ornus Linn.) is added to the filtrate and taken orally.
  • Ghargharah (Gargle) with Āb-i Mako (Juice of freshSolanum nigrum Linn.) and Āb-i Kishnīz Sabz (Juice of fresh Coriandrum sativum Linn.) in case of Sū’-i Mizāj Damawī .
  • Ghargharah (Gargle) with decoction of Gulnār (Flower ofPunica granatum Linn.), Mūrad (Myrtus communis Linn.), Gul Surkh (Flower of Rosa damascena Mill.), Sumāq ( Rhus coriaria Linn.).
  • Ghargharah (Gargle) with a combination of Mā’ al-Rummān (Juice of Punica granatum Linn.),Shibb (Alum), Gil Armanī (Armenian earth), Zar-i Ward (Stamen of Rosa damascena Mill.).
  • Nafūkh (Insufflation) with combination of Phitkirī (Alum), burnt horn of Staghorn and Nawshādar (Ammonium chloride) on uvula in case of Sū ’-i Mizāj Balghamī.
  • Local application of flour of Māsh ( Vigna mungo Linn.) and powders of Gil Armanī (Armenian earth), Samagh ‘Arbī (Gum of Acacia arabica Willd.) and Katīra (Gum of Sterculia urens Roxb.) on head after mixing them with egg’s white in case of Sū’-i Mizāj Balghamī.

Compound drugs:

Rubb-i Tūt

Orally

Habb-i Ayārij 3-9 gm. with lukewarm water at bed time.
  • Avoid diets having cold temperament.
  • Complete Blood Count
  • Fasd-i Qīfāl (Bloodletting through cephalic vein) in case of Sū’-i Mizāj Damawī
  • Hijāma bi’l-Shart (Wet Cupping) on nape of neck and below chin in case of Sū’-i Mizāj Damawī
  • Use of diets having hot temperament.
  • Maintain oral hygiene.