Author(s)
Dr Vishal Bandu Rathod, Dr T. y. Swamy professor and hod balrog dept govt ayurveda college and hospital dharashiv, DR PRASHANT WANKHEDE ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR BALROG DPT GOVERNMENT AYURVEDIC COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL DHARASHIV
- Manuscript ID: 140522
- Volume: 2
- Issue: 6
- Pages: 1305–1311
Subject Area: Other
Abstract
Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints in children, affecting school attendance, physical growth, psychological well-being, and quality of life. Most pediatric cases are functional in nature and lack identifiable organic pathology. Modern medicine recognizes functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPDs) as disorders of gut–brain interaction involving altered gastrointestinal motility, visceral hypersensitivity, intestinal microbiota disturbances, and psychosocial factors. Ayurveda does not describe RAP as a single disease entity but offers conceptual correlations with Shoola, Grahani, Ajeerna, Krimi, and Vataja Udaravyadhi. Disturbances of Agni, formation of Ama, vitiation of Vata Dosha, and dysfunction of Grahani are central to its pathogenesis. Ayurvedic management emphasizes Nidana Parivarjana, correction of Agni, dietary regulation, psychological support, and individualized therapeutic interventions. This review explores the modern understanding of RAP, Ayurvedic correlations, gut–brain axis concepts, and evidence-based therapeutic strategies in Kaumarbhritya.