Abstract
One of the diseases that have become enigmatic over a period of time, subsequently becoming one of academic interest and discussion is Gulma. Various theories were put forward regarding its pathology and modern equivalents like Phantom tumor, Gaseous tumor which are themselves non-specific in nature, none having a practical approach in daily practice. Sites of Gulma such as Hridaya. Nabhi, Parsva, Vasthi are also the sites of Diverticular disease. Diverticulum and its later manifestation as Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis are similar to Gulma and the diffenrent types like Vataja, Pittaja, Kaphaja and Sannipathaja Gulma as explained by our Acharyas. This disease is compared to Diverticular disease with justifications, so that physicians can try medical care, which, hitherto is limited purely as academic subject, and also paves the way for further analysis into the classification of Gulma and its manifestation as compared to Diverticulitis, so that Ayurvedic treatment modalities can be applied accordingly, which requires extensive clinical study.
Highlights
In Ayurveda, during the course of time from its inception, many drugs and diseases became enigmatic
When we look at the barium enema in case of Diverticulosis, we find the image as hacksaw if the diverticula are limited to one side and like a small plant with branches when involving the circumference of the colon
Uterine Diverticulum is known to occur, though rarely This article is restricted to only the Diverticular disease excluding the Uterine diverticulum
Summary
In Ayurveda, during the course of time from its inception, many drugs and diseases became enigmatic. In the diagnosis part, some diseases are not identified or interpreted differently by different physicians. This may be due to the fact, that this system was propagated by Guru Shishya Parampara and lack of documented explanation. As the time passed over the years and in the reign of Ashoka, many surgical diseases could not be operated upon and the practice of handing down the practical knowledge suffered a major setback, resulting in vagueness of treatment, in surgery. Even the diseases became enigmatic as practical demonstration of disease and its treatment was not possible.
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