Exam eligibility
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Syllabus – subtopics
NCISM lists this as a single topic without separate subtopics. Study it through the learning objectives below.
Learning objectives
At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)
- Define Kasa
- Describe hetu and samprapti of Kasa
- Enlist bheda of Kasa
- Describe purvaroopa and sadhya asadhyata of Kasa
- Describe the differential diagnosis of Kasa based on kapha
- Describe the differential diagnosis of Kshayaja kasa and Rajayakshma
- Describe the differential diagnosis of Kshataja kasa and kshata ksheena
- Differentiate Doshaja kasa
Notes
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Q1. Number of types of Kasa according to Charaka is
- A. 3
- B. 4
- C. 5
- D. 8
Answer: C — Vataja, Pittaja, Kaphaja, Kshataja and Kshayaja Kasa.