Pediatrics - Balroga
- In Ayurveda it is described as BalRoga or Kaumarbhrutya
- It covers all aspects of child growth from the neonatal phase to adolescence.
- This specialised branch deals with preventive and curative aspects of childhood diseases along with prenatal, natal and postnatal care in addition to gynaecology and obstetrics.
- Well known aspects of Kaumarbhrutya are Garbh Sanskara, Swarnparashan Sanskara, Annaprashan Sanskara.
- The predominance and prevalance of Dosha, mala and Sudhya are different in childhood therefore special approach is needed to prevent the various ailments and to cure the disease. Since Kapha Dosha is predominent in balavastha and dhatus are yet to be built up resulting in recurrent attacks of infectious diseases.