Clinical Spectrum of Udavartta in the Limelight of Vega andVegarodha–A Narrative Review

Abstract

Udavarttais a vatikaroga, predominantly produced by vegarodha, the incidence of which is increasing as a part of the fast and sedentary lifestyle. The primary site of udavarttais Koshtabecause of a multifactorial convergence of doshakopatowards the highly susceptible apanavata. Understanding the physiology of vegashelp a lot to have an insight over the pathology in udavartta. Vegas, which can be categorized as either programmed or as a result of some irritation / deficit, are sophisticated functions of ‘vatasystem’ of the body to maintain the homeostasis. Vegarodhabrings about a disturbance in this homeostasis, which is progressed to the disease udavartta.There are various conditions, which contradict as well as coincide with the pathology of udavartta. These conditions haveto be either ruled out or confirmed to be present, before we diagnose or start to treat udavartta. As udavarttais a multidimensional and multifactorial disease, the management of udavarttaalso demands this kind of depth and variety. Vatanulomana, being the primary objective, the treatment of udavarttadiffers to a great extent, according to its type and severity. The treatment of udavarttais significant right from its chayavasthaand is being expanded to a ‘broad spectrum udavarttatherapy’ as it reaches the bhedavastha. Beyond Ayurveda, the omnipotent vatacan be controlled and synchronized using pranayama and other Yogic techniques. Thus, the concepts and treatment modalities of Ayurveda; when complemented with a Yogic base and updated to the needs of modern society, can render better results.