An analysis of etiological factors of Vidagdhajirna

In Ayurveda Agni is given for top priority for the maintenance of health. In the context of functioning of living organisms Agni performs its vital activities by doing Pakadi Karmas. Food substances undergo metabolic transformation by the effect of Jataragni, Bhutagni and Dhatvagni. Diseases arise as a result of less, excessive and irregular digestion of food known as Mandaagni, Tikshnagni and Vishamagni respectively. Our Acharyas included digestive disorder under the heading Ajirna. In classics types of Ajirna explained mainly as Vishtabdhajirna, Vidagdajirna and Amajirna. Among which Vidagdhajirna is more important in present days. Now a days number of patients with the symptoms of Vidagdhajirna is increasing. So it is important to analyse the etiological factors of Vidagdhajirna