Correspondence Address:
Dr. Ankush Sonone PG scholar, Department of Rachana Sharir, Government Ayurved College, Nanded, Maharashtra.Email: ankushsonone97@gmail.com
Date of Acceptance: 2025-08-06
Date of Publication:2025-09-02
Article-ID:IJIM_409_09_25 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nil
Conflict of Interest: Non declared
How To Cite This Article: Sonone A., Deshpande P., Dawre M. An Ayurvedic Review of Gadodwega (lllness Anxiety Disorder) In Accordance with Psychosomatic Interface of Vata, Pitta, and manovaha Srotasa. Int J Ind Med 2025;6(08):13-15 DOI: http://doi.org/10.55552/IJIM.2025.60803
Illness Anxiety Disorder (IAD) is a chronic mental health condition characterized by an excessive and persistent fear of having a serious medical illness despite the absence of significant physical symptoms or consistent reassurance by healthcare professionals. In Ayurvedic medicine, this condition is conceptually similar to Gadodwega, a Manasika Vyadhi resulting from the vitiation of Vata and Pitta doshas, and the aggravation of Rajas and Tamas gunas, leading to dysfunction in the Manovaha Srotasa. This paper presents a comprehensive Ayurvedic review of IAD as Gadodwega, including classical interpretations, pathophysiology, symptomatology, and a holistic treatment protocol. The study integrates insights from both Ayurveda and modern psychiatry to suggest an integrative approach for better long-term outcomes.
Keywords: Gadodwega, Illness Anxiety Disorder, Ayurveda, Manovaha Srotasa, Vata, Pitta, Rajas, Tamas, Manas Roga, Psychosomatic Disorder.
