Paschath Karma - Post Operative Regimen
The patient has to take complete rest for an equal period of time for which he/she has undergone the therapeutic procedure. Pashcath karma is done as the patient requires to regain the strength of dhathus and to come to normalcy. The patient has to use hot water for all purposes during Pashcath Karma. Sleeping during the daytime is to be strictly avoided and proper sleep during the night is to be maintained. Natural urges should not be controlled forcibly. The patient has to be free from physical and mental exertion and should not be exposed to smoke, excess cold, sun rays, wind, etc. Traveling, sitting idle for a long time, and talking in a high voice is to be avoided. Soft and low pillows are to be used. Internal medicines as advised by the Physician have to be taken carefully by the Patient for the best results.