PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF URINE Ayurveda Perception of Prameha

Prameha is described by all the classic texts of Ayurveda. This shows high prevalence of Prameha in the era of classics. The signs & symptoms of Prameha can be correlated with Diabetes mellitus (DM). In India the prevalence rate of DM is 12 to 19 %. The method of diagnosis of DM is based on Blood Sugar Level, whereas Prameha should be diagnosed on the basis of Mootraparikshana.