Abstract

Dr. Neha Yadav* and Dr. Amarendra Kumar Singh

ABSTRACT

The srotas or channels which carry ‘Anna’ or food are called Annavaha Srotas. This can be correlated to the gastrointestinal tract. According to Acharya Charak, Annavaha Srotas contains mukha, gala, vamaparshwa (annanalika), amashaya and laghuantra. In Ayurveda, Annavaha Vikara includes Arochaka, Ajirna, Amlapitta, Chhardi, Annadrava shoola etc. According to modern aspect, namely the ooesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum. Most common gastrointestinal disorders are Anorexia nervosa, Dyspepsia, Hyperacidity, Vomiting, Peptic ulcer. Due to the irregularity in diet and sedentary lifestyle, there will be disturbance in digestive system which result into many diseases, amongst them Digestive and Absorption disorder constitute an important group. Functionally weak Agni i.e. mandagni cause important improper digestion of ingested food which leads to gastrointestinal disorder. For diagnostic approach we observe sign and symptoms of different disorder and refer patient for different investigations like upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, Barium swallow, Barium enema, USG Abdomen, CT Scan, MRI etc.