Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

- Local ailments -

 
LOCAL NAME OF AILMENT DESCRIPTION PROVINCE
   
Kabuhi/Kabuhion Its a combinaton of severe headache, shortness of breath, epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting. Burping is prevalent. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Kabuhi/Kabuhion Its a combinaton of severe headache, shortness of breath, epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting. Burping is prevalent. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Kalibanga (diarrhea) Passing out of soft, watery stools accompanied by stomachache. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Kalibanga (Diarrhea) in children Passing out of soft, watery stools accompanied by stomachache. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Katol-katol ( Skin irritation/itchiness) Presence of red, swollen spots due to itchiness from one region characterized by pruritic pain. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Kidney Trouble Kidney problem that is characterized by painful sensation n the hypogastric area accompanied by urinary incontinence. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
kuyap (faint or loss of consciousness) A physical state where a person loses consciousness or faints. The person first feels dizzy, light-headedness, cold sweats, andcdifficulty of breathing. Pale lips is evident when one is losing consciousness. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Nagbutod-butod ilalom sa tilaok (lump in one's throat) Presence of lump inside the esophagus Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Pasmo sa kaon ( failed to eat on time ) Its when one failed to eat on time. The person experiences light-headedness, headache, dizziness, abdominal discomfort, involuntary muscle movement, and; spasm usually in the hands and feet. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Pasmo sa kaon ( Unable to eat on time) Its when one cannot eat on time. He/she experiences light-headedness, headache, dizziness, abdominal discomfort, involuntary muscle movement, and; spasm usually in the hands and feet. Siquijor - Bandilaan