Abstract

A CASE STUDY OF AMLAPITTA

*Dr. Priyanka Dilip Chavan and Dr. Ankush Gunjal

Abstract

Gastroesophageal reflux is a disease occurring due to improper functioning of esophageal sphincter. It is a very common disease, affecting up to 8%–20% of adult men and women in the Indian population. Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have the signs and symptoms such as heartburn, chest pain, gastric discomfort, abdominal distension, sour belching, food regurgitation, nausea and reduced appetite. These signs and symptoms can be seen in the disease Amlapitta mentioned in Ayurveda. Amlapitta has been mentioned in various Ayurvedic texts since Samhita period. This disease has been described in detail in classical texts such as Kashyapa Samhita[1], Yoga Ratnakara, and Bhaishajya Ratnavali.

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