Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF AMLAPITTA (GASTRITIS) - A CASE REPORT

*Dr. Pooja Rani, Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra, Dr. Brahmanand Sharma and Dr. Julee Meena

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Abstract

Amlapitta is caused by vitiation of Agni in Amashaya region. Due to modern life style and food habits, Amlapitta is the most prevalent disorder in today's culture in a constantly expanding civilization. The main causative factors of Amlapitta are stress, spicy irritant food, oily foods, bakery foods etc. leads to disturbances in digestive system. Due to this pitta is imbalanced and results in Amalpitta. Amlapitta has many of the same physical characteristics as hyperacidity or gastritis. The negative side effects of synthetic medications like proton pump inhibitors and H2 receptor blockers have led to a decline in their use. The ruling features of Amlapitta are Avipaka (indigestion), Urodaha (Burning in the chest), Utklesha (Nausea) Aruchi (Anorexia) and Tikta- Amlodgara (sour and bitter belching) have been described in Ayurvedic classical texts. The following complaints were brought to OPD by a 38-year-old male patient - Urodaha, Utklesha, Aruchi, and Praseka, Tikta-Amlodgara. The vitals are normal during the examination. Avipattikar Churana 3 gm BD, Kaamdudha Rasa 1 tab. BD and Kushmandavaleha 5 gm BD were prescribed for the patient. Every fifteenth day, the patient was instructed to follow up. The patient was instructed to follow dietary and lifestyle limitations in addition to taking medicine.

Keywords: Agni, Amlapitta, Annavahasrotas, hyperacidity.