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

Abstract

Udavartta is 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  udavartta is Koshta because of a multifactorial convergence of doshakopa towards  the highly susceptible apanavata. Understanding the physiology of vegas help 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 ‘vata system’ of the body to maintain the homeostasis. Vegarodha brings 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 have to be either ruled out or  confirmed to be present, before we diagnose or start to treat udavartta. As  udavartta is a multidimensional and multifactorial disease, the management of  udavartta also demands this kind of depth and variety. Vatanulomana, being the  primary objective, the treatment of udavartta differs to a great extent, according to  its type and severity. The treatment of udavartta is significant right from its  chayavastha and is being expanded to a ‘broad spectrum udavartta therapy’ as it  reaches the bhedavastha. Beyond Ayurveda, the omnipotent vata can 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.