Abstract

ANATOMICAL STUDY OF GUDA VALIS IN COMPARISON WITH ANAL SPHINCTERS

Divyanshi Verma*, Pankaj Singh, Anshul Sharma and Ravi Pratap Singh

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Abstract

Ayurveda offers distinctive treatments like agnikarma (Cautery) and ksharkarma (Application of kshar) for anorectal disorders such as arsha (Piles). Highlighting Ayurvedic principles is crucial in contemporary times to encourage wider adoption among healthcare professionals for comprehensive management of anorectal diseases. This research aims to explore terms such as guda, gudavalis, adharguda, and uttarguda through a critical review of classical texts, modern literature, and online resources. The pravahini vali, approximately 1.5 angula in size, facilitates 'malasya adhah pidanta,' promoting forward movement of feces, akin to the function of Houston's semilunar valve. The internal anal sphincter aids in fecal propulsion towards the anus, suggesting visarjani vali corresponds to it. Samvarani, meaning 'to hold or stop,' likely refers to the voluntary muscle function, thus representing the external anal sphincter. Uttarguda serves as a repository for feces, while adharguda facilitates stool evacuation. This study proposes correlations between guda and the rectum segment of the large intestine. Pravahini vali resembles Houston's valve, visarjani vali resembles the internal anal sphincter, and samvarani resembles the external anal sphincter. Uttarguda functions as a repository for feces, contrasting with adharguda, which aids in stool elimination.

Keywords: Guda Pradesh, Gudavalis, Anal Sphincters, Anal Canal, Rectum.