Abstract

A REVIEW OF DISEASE UDARA VYADHI ALONG WITH IT’S MODERN PROSPECTIVE

Namrata Dahake*, Santosh Girbide, Jyoti Meghadambar, Sandeep Kale and Milind Kamble and Prachi Walde

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Abstract

The exact meaning of the word udara is Abdomen. In modern science Udara compared with Ascites but in Ayurveda is not only limited to ascites, accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity but also includes gaseous distension, hepato-spleenomegaly of varied etiology, intestinal obstruction and intestinal perforation. Generalized abdominal distension is the presenting feature in all type of Udara. The causes of abdominal swelling includes 6F: flatus, fat, fluid, foetus, feces or a fatal growth (often a neoplasm). Samanavata, Apanavata, Pachak pitta, Ranjak pitta and Kledaka Kapha are situated in the abdomen. Mandagni is the main cause of Udararoga. The ultimate outcome of all Udara roga is Jalodara (Ascites). Long standing mandagni, ajirna are the reasons behind it. Vitiated Vata get localized in the skin and the muscle as well as internal lining of abdomen, hence it is called as Udara. This causes vitiation of Prana, agni & Apana and obstruction of the upward and downward channels of circulation. It also explains in detail the Ayurvedic and modern point of view as well as describing abdominal examination, lab investigation.

Keywords: Udara, abdominal distension.