Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

- Local ailments -

 
LOCAL NAME OF AILMENT DESCRIPTION PROVINCE
   
Butod ang tiyan sa bata (Abdominal Distention in children) The child experiences bloated abdomen. The may always cry due ro pain and discomfort. The child also farts and burps from time to time. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Buyoy painful inflamation in the skin area producing pus Kalinga - Maeng Tingguian 
   
Cancer A serious disease that arise from simple ailments that are not treated promptly, in other case, hereditary. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Cough It occurs when one is exposed to dust or when there is a sudden change in temperature. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Dagala itchy skin in between toes, produces foul smell, may also manifest wounds when untreated Kalinga - Maeng Tingguian 
   
Daghanag dugo (Hypertension) Abnormally high blood pressure usually characterized by dizziness, light-headedness, headache, and for some, "red face" is evident. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Daghanag dugo (Hypertension) Abnormally high blood pressure usually characterized by dizziness, light-headedness, headache, and for some, "red face" is evident. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Daghanag dugo (Hypertension) Abnormally high blood pressure usually characterized by dizziness, light-headedness, headache, and for some, "red face" is evident. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Daghanan og dugo (Hypertension) Abnormally high blood pressure usually characterized by dizziness, light-headedness, headache, and for some, "red face" is evident. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Daot/Barang (Malady) It is usually characterized by abdominal enlargement, loss of appetite making the person weak and thin. When not managed right away, swollen extremities may appear. Siquijor - Bandilaan