AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF URDHWAGA AMLAPITTA: A CASE STUDY

The rise in gastrointestinal disorders due to faulty lifestyle and dietary habits, coupled with increasing stress levels, has led to conditions like Amlapitta becoming prevalent. Amlapitta, a common gastrointestinal disorder classied in Ayurveda as a lifestyle disease, is challenging to treat due to its frequent recurrence. It originates in the Annavaha strotasa (gastrointestinal system) and is caused by mandagni (diminished digestive power) in the stomach and vitiation of pachak pitta (digestive enzymes). Ayurveda categorizes Amlapitta into Urdhwaga and Adhoga types. This case study discusses a 26-year-old male patient experiencing symptoms of Urdhwaga Amlapitta, including belching, chest and throat burn, abdominal pain, nausea and indigestion. The patient received Ayurvedic formulations, including Amalaki, Guduchi Satwa, and Dadima, along with dietary and lifestyle modications. The study concludes that Ayurvedic treatment is safe and effective in managing Urdhwaga Amlapitta.