Abstract

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME W.S.R TO GRAHINI: A REVIEW ARTICLE

*Dr. Rahul Kumar and Dr. Rajesh Kumar Gupta

Abstract

Background: The digestive process is complex and occurs in the digestive system. Some problems caused by digestive system disease are not very annoying, but other problems can be serious and if left untreated they can be fatal for life. Gastro-intestinal disorders (GI) cause a large number of morbidities.10-15%.[1] of people worldwide suffer from Gastrointestinal disorders. In which irritable bowel syndrome also has the main role. There is not only one reason to generate IBS rather so many reason comes together to create this disease. It can impact on digestion and may overall health so long term Management/Care is needed to get rid from IBS. The signs and symptoms of IBS can vary widely in each person and often similar to other disease. Ayurveda is a totally natural ancient Indian medical system. According to ayurveda, every person is affected by some elements more than others. This is due to their individual constitutional like Prakriti and some other environmental factor. Acharyas explain this disease name Grahini.[2] So Irritable bowel syndrome, symptoms are very closely with Grahini. Conclusion: Ayurveda is “science of longevity” it focus not only physically well being as well as it deals with mental status of individual. IBS and Grahini similar disease according to nature of disease. So treatment principal mentioned in Grahini may useful in Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Keywords: Digestive system, GI disorders, morbidity, Grahini.