Abstract

GUDA (ANORECTUM)- REVIEW ON DESCRIPTION IN AYURVEDA WITH CLINICAL PARALLELS

Dr. Asheesh Gautam*

Abstract

The Anorectal diseases have been known from thousands of years. Acharya Sushruta, the renowned surgeon of ancient India gave a list of Anorectal disorders, discussed the normal functions of Apananvaya and described Guda and Vasti diseases produced on its vitiation.[1] Anorectal region being gate of excreta, always carries infectious materials, so there are difficulties in surgery of this part because even without eating, glands of GIT remain active, and its secretion again passes to Anorectal region. In Nyaya chandrika commentary of Sushruta by Gayadas these Anorectal diseases have been named as Arsha, Bhagandara, Ahiputna, Baddhaguda and Gudbhramsa.[2] In other Ayurvedic literatures, anorectal diseases have been described as Arsha, Bhagandara, Parikartika, Nadivrana, Gudvidradhi, Gudbhramsa, Sanniruddha Gud, Ahiputna, Gudpaka, Paschadruja, Charmakila and Lalita etc.

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