Medical historians have long debated the nature of this affliction or afflictions. The townspeople considered Fort Gibson poorly located after suffering fires, mosquitoes, and other afflictions. In many cases the pilgrims appear to have suffered from eye afflictions. Respiratory disease and failing eyesight were common post-war afflictions. For example, in traditional Buddhist thought, people are said to have 108 afflictions or kleshas. In Atharva Veda too there are descriptions and resolutions about mental health afflictions. Different parts of the plant are used as traditional remedies for disease and skin afflictions. Some afflictions, left unchecked, may become permanent quirks that remain on the character. It is also described as a category of undefined beings who brought afflictions on humans. Many native plant species are used as herbal remedies for a variety of afflictions. And as her afflictions multiplied, she only grew stronger. Smoke enemas were also used to treat various other afflictions. However, the most common afflictions are aphids and mealybugs. Balu's aging mother passes away from the afflictions of poverty two days before the performance. It was originated as instances of the aforementioned afflictions were noted amongst the populace.