[10. Diseases due to suppression of urge of thirst and its treatment] Dryness of throat and mouth, deafness, feeling of exhaustion, weakness and cardiac pain are caused by the suppression of thirst (or the urge to drink). In that case, cold refreshing and satiating drinks are advised.
[11. Diseases due to suppression of urge of tears and its treatment] Rhinitis, eye diseases, cardiac diseases, aversion (to food) and dizziness are caused by suppressing urge to cry (due to grief). The treatment includes sleep (rest), intake of wine and pleasing stories or positive conversations.
जृम्भाऽङ्गमर्दस्तन्द्रा च शिरोरोगोऽक्षिगौरवम्| निद्राविधारणात्तत्र स्वप्नः संवाहनानि च ||२३||
[ 12. Diseases due to suppression of urge of sleep and its treatment] Yawning, body ache, drowsiness, diseases of head and heaviness in the eyes are caused by suppression of the urge to sleep. Resorting to sound sleep and samvahana (gentle massage) is advised in such cases.
गुल्महृद्रोगसम्मोहाः श्रमनिःश्वासधारणात्| जायन्ते तत्र विश्रामो वातघ्न्यश्च क्रिया हिताः ||२४||
[13. Diseases due to suppression of urge of exertion induced dyspnea and its treatment] Gulma (lump in abdomen), cardiac diseases and confused state of mind are caused by suppression of dyspnea (due to exertion). In that case, proper rest and regimen for the alleviation of vata are advised.
Diseases caused by the suppression of various natural urges have been described in this chapter. The person desirous of preventing these diseases should not suppress any of these natural urges.