Abstract

AN OUTLOOK OF CHILDHOOD DIARRHEA IN THE CONTEXT OF BALATISARA IN AYURVEDA

Neeta Singh* and Surendra Patel

ABSTRACT

Balatisara (Diarrhea) is a disease of children mainly involves symptoms of disturbed bowel movements. Diarrhea is a common disorder among children especially below 12 years of age. Diarrheal disease is the second leading cause of death in children under the age of 5 years, and is responsible for killing around 5,25,000 children every year (WHO May 2017). Majority cases of childhood diarrhea are of non-bacterial origin. The traditional text of Ayurveda described various treatment options for the management of Atisara. Aama and Vata are the major factors in aetiopathogenesis of Atisara. In Balatisara mainly Annavaha Strotasa, Udakavha Strotasa and Purishvaha Strotasa Dushti are involved. The major complication of Balatisara is Dehydration and Malnutrition. The traditional text of Ayurveda described various treatment options for the management of Atisara. Aama and Vata are the major factors in aetiopathogenesis of Atisara. In Balatisara mainly Annavaha Strotasa, Udakavha Strotasa and Purishvaha Strotasa Dushti are involved. The major complication of Balatisara is Dehydration and Malnutrition.

Keywords: Balatisar, Childhood Diarrhea, Aetiopathogenesis of Atisara & Management of Atisara.