Abstract
Despite the advancements in diagnostic techniques and therapeutic interventions, medical science has failed to keep the incidence of congenital malformations under control. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical system has given due emphasis on this and postulated various measures to minimize the risks. Ayurvedic Acharya’s has great knowledge about genetics. The conglomeration of the six procreative factors (Shad Garbhkara Bhavas) such as Matrija, Pitrija, Aatmaja, Rasaja, Satmyaja, and Sattvaja is must for healthy progeny. The physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being of the person, proper nutrition of the mother during pregnancy, and practice of a wholesome regimen, play a prime role in achieving a healthy offspring, thus structuring a healthy family, society, and nation. Present article focuses on various congenital and genetic anomalies in Ayurveda on the basis of modern scientific knowledge.
Highlights
Cite this article: “Conceptual Study On The Congenital And Genetic Anomalies W.S.R
The medical world is really worried about the increasing rate of inborn defects in the new born
Data reveals that 3 – 5% of all births result in congenital malformations1, 20 – 30% of all infant deaths are due to genetic disorders 2, and 30 – 50% of postneonatal deaths are due to congenital malformations3, 11.1% of pediatric hospital admissions are for children with genetic disorders, 18.5% are children with other congenital malformations4, 12% of adult hospital admissions are for genetic causes, and 50% of mental retardation has a genetic basis5. 15% of all cancers have an inherited susceptibility6. 10% of the chronic diseases, which occur in the adult population have a significant genetic component[7]
Summary
Cite this article: “Conceptual Study On The Congenital And Genetic Anomalies W.S.R. To Shad Garbhakara Bhavas” Fulzele Vanita C., Golghate Ravi K., Nagdeve Pranali A. The medical world is really worried about the increasing rate of inborn defects in the new born. These inborn defects are seen as minor, major, anatomical, physiological and even latent in nature. Some of the common congenital anomalies are heart defects, neural tube defects and Down syndrome, Congenital Talus Equinovarus etc. Those may be due to genetic, infectious, nutritional or environmental factors but According to Acharya Charaka, body is congregation of Aparisankheya (millions and trillions) of Deha Parmanu which means they are innumerable and uncountable. The etiology of congenital anomalies is based on the core principle of state ofDosha‘ at the time of fertilization.
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