An Insight On Etiopathogenesis Of Amlapitta – A Survey Study

Abstract

The health and disease is an outcome of physical, mental and biological activities. As per Ayurveda, Ahara is one among the three basic needs of the body to achieve a healthy life. But today, the lifestyle is absolutely altered or modified, especially with regards to food habits and activities. Because of these changes, many novel diseases are evolving and gastrointestinal disorders are one among them. Avoiding the etiological factors is the primary treatment modality adopted by our ancient Acharyas. So to achieve this, survey over a population of a particular area can help us to find out various risk factors that triggers this condition. This help us to live a healthy life by avoiding the exposure of these factors and also help us to give positive health awareness for the community. So with this background, a Cross sectional, face to face survey study on 100 patients having Samanya Lakshana of Amlapita in Puthige village of Dakshina kannada, irrespective of gender, religion, etc was conducted. A case proforma incorporating Aharaja, Viharaja and Manasika Nidana explained in Ayurvedic classics was prepared and surveyed to assess the responses. It was found that most of the causative factors explained in our classics are still authentic and reliable in the present era also.