Abstract

AN AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (GRAHANI) IN CHILDREN: A CASE STUDY

Vd. Rashmi M. Ingle* and Vd. Dattatraya B. Chavan

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Abstract

IBS is most prevalent Functional gastrointestinal disorder with severe disabling upper and lower gastrointestinal symptoms. It is commonest cause of recurrent abdominal pain in children (RAP) seen nowadays. & it significantly affect the lives of affected children and their parents. Pathophysiology of IBS involves multiple Factors so it is difficult to overcome the therapeutic demand of childhood IBS using the same conventional therapeutic agent. According to Ayurveda condition like IBS caused due to Agnimandya and symptoms Of IBS clinically correlated with symptoms of Grahani Dosha, here case of 14yr old Female Patient having complaints of Frequent abdominal pain with Increased frequency of motion and also some time constipation, she had episodes of loose Motion along mucus discharge and abdominal pain since last 20 days and had frequent episodes since last 1 year has been successfully treated with regimen of Grahani Chikista in Ayurveda.

Keywords: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Agnimandya, Grahani Dosha.