A CASE STUDY: THE AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE ACUTE MALNUTRION (KHUPOSHANAJANYA VYADHIS).

Abstract

Childhood undernutrition is a fundamental cause of an estimated 45% of all deaths among under- 5 children. Such children frequently experience various complications of malnutrition like diarrhea, acute respiratory infec-tions, malaria, and skin infections if not managed well. In this case study, a 4-year-old child presented with se-vere to acute malnutrition (S.A.M.).The S.A.M. management protocol consists of early management of acute consequences, and the later part includes dietary management with a starter diet (F-75) & catch-up diet (F-100). But generally, fewer efforts must be taken to improve hunger for appropriate digestion of heavy carbohydrates and protein-containing feeds. In Ayurveda, Samhitas, Karshya, Phakka, Balashosha, and Parigarbhika are dis-eases explained in detail which are resembling Malnutrition. The main causative factor in all these diseases is Agni. Agni, or digestive fire, is the main transforming unit of the body. Therefore, an imbalance of Agni leads to malnutrition. The treatment protocols for these diseases mainly include Deepana Pachana, Srotoshodhana, Bhrimhana. The case was managed with help of Ayurveda regimen which helps in Agni vardhan & brimhana karya.