Abstract

Dhiraj Patil*, Sadhana Babel and Sanjay Chitte

ABSTRACT

Diarrhea is a common disorder amongst children especially below 12 years of age. Dietary habits, stomach infections and unhygienic conditions are major causes of childhood diarrhea, Ayurveda described diarrhea as Atisaar which means ati (excess) & saranam (flow); condition where watery stools passed in excess with high speed. The general symptoms involve; dryness of mouth, discoloration of body, uneasiness, disturbed functioning of Vayu and dehydration, etc. It can be acute or chronic. Diarrhea is the very burning problem especially in developing countries. It affects millions of children world widely. Aama and Vata are the major pathological factors of diarrhea. As per Ayurveda consumption of Aam leads Nidan thus Vata gets vitiated due to the malfunctioning of Saman- Apan vata which resulted mandya Jathragni and Koshtha Shunyata overall increases Dravata of stool in Pakvashaya & causes Atisara. Atisara involve vitiation of Strotasa such as; Annavaha, Udakvaha and Malavaha. This article described modern & Ayurveda perspectives of Atisara along with its treatment options.