A SINGLE CASE STUDY OF BALATISAR WITH MANAGEMENT OF AYURVEDIC DRUG AND HERBS

Abstract

Ayurveda defines Atisar meaning Ati (much) and Saranam (Flow) meaning excessive stool in both volume and frequency. Balatisar is very common disease in children and sometimes life threatening. It occurs due to disturbed bowel movements. According to Ayurveda there are seven types of atisar. These are Vataja, Pittaja, Kaphaja, Bhayaja, Tridoshaja, Shokaja and Raktatisaraja.[1] Diarrhoea can be caused by a lack of immunity, a vulnerability to the causing pathogen, poor hygiene, malnutrition, and ingestion of contaminated food. Common symptoms of Balatisara include increased frequency of bowel movements, abnormal electrolyte balance, thirst, weakness, gases and cramping in the abdomen. Due to nidana sevana vitiating Vata leads to the Mandagni and causes Koshtha shoonata and increasing Dravata in Pureesha in the form of aam in PakwashayaIn Balatisara mainly Annavaha Strotas and Purishvaha Strotas Dushti is involved. The major complication of Balatisara is Dehydration and Malnutrition. With the help of ayurveda we can effectively treat acute as well as chronic cases of Balatisara.