The signs and symptoms listed are indicative of which roga?

• A. Vata type grahani roga
• B. Pitta type grahani roga
• C. Kapha type grahani roga
• D. Sannipata grahani roga

Answer: (A)

Grahani is a condition of the digestive system where the digestive fire (agni) is impaired in the small intestine. When the signs point to a Vata-dominant pattern, the picture is one of irregular, variable digestion with dry, rough stools and crampy or migratory abdominal pain that comes and goes. There’s often a fluctuating or reduced appetite, possible weight loss, gas and bloating, and a general sense of insecurity or lightness in the movement of digestion. These features reflect Vata’s tendency toward lightness, dryness, and irregularity. In contrast, a Pitta-dominant grahani would emphasize heat-related symptoms like burning sensations or thirst; a Kapha-dominant pattern would show heaviness, mucus, and slower digestion; a Sannipata presentation would mix symptoms from all three. So the signs described align best with a Vata-type grahani roga.