SYMPTOMS
Early symptoms indicating the onset of Kas (Poorvaroop)[Ch.Chi.18:5][Su.U.52:7]
- Sensation of thorns irritating throat (pain in throat/ sore throat).
- Itching in throat.
- Obstruction of food in throat (difficulty in swallowing/ dysphagia).
- Heaviness of voice especially in the morning.
According to Sushrut
- Sticky sensation in throat and mouth
- Loss of appetite
- Poor digestive power
Symptoms of Kaphaj Kas (Su.u.52)[Ch.Chi.18]
- Sensation as if throat is filled with sputum (Kapha).
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Heaviness in body
- Itching
- Cough with thick-slimy-white sputum (expectoration).
- Vomiting