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Sonone A.1 , Deshpande P.2 , Dawre M.3
1PG scholar, Department of Rachana Sharir, Government Ayurved College, Nanded, Maharashtra.
2Associate professor Department of Rachana Sharir, Government Ayurved College, Nanded, Maharashtra.
3Professor Department of Rachana Sharir, Government Ayurved College, Nanded, Maharashtra.
Date of Acceptance: 2025-08-06
Date of Publication:2025-09-02
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Keywords: Gadodwega, Illness Anxiety Disorder, Ayurveda, Manovaha Srotasa, Vata, Pitta, Rajas, Tamas, Manas Roga, Psychosomatic Disorder.
Source of Support: Nil
Conflict of Interest: Non declared
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.