Vataja gulma presents with tumors in the large intestine or pelvic region

Vataja gulma presents with tumors in the large intestine or pelvic region. There may be pain in the in the neck and head with fever. Patients feel cold and the spleen is often enlarged. There are usually signs of digestive discomfort such as constipation and borborygmi (intestinal churning). The mouth and skin are usually dry. Patients usually lose weight as the condition progresses. The skin, nails, eyes and feces typically become dark or gray. Texts describe the tumor as feeling as if one was being swarmed by ants. Pain is throbbing or cutting. The tumor may appear to move about and change in size and shape. Naturally, symptoms are worse on an empty stomach and during the vata times of day. Read more