Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VATARAKTA – A CASE STUDY

Dr. Sneha Gutakar* and Dr. Sandeep Kumar Bhagat

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Abstract

Modern era is an era of sedentary life style. The rapid modernization of living in the world makes fast food culture. Due to this altered life style and food habits, human beings are becoming more vulnerable to many disorders. Out of these, Vatarakta (Gouty arthritis) is a common presentation. It is a unique Clinical entity where thete is involvement of Vata dosha and Rakta leading to the manifestation of disease. Vatarakta is caused due to vitiation of Vata and Rakta (blood). On the basis of site of manifestation and signs & symptoms, Vatarakta can be co-related with Gouty arthritis in modern science. Gouty arthritis is a complex metabolic disorder of protein metabolism in which there is deposition crystals of mono Sodium Urate Monohydrate (MSUM) in the joints giving rise to inflammatory arthritis. In this case study the patient was given Ayurvedic drugs Kaishor Guggulu and Amritarishta. The results obtained after the duration of treatment were satisfactory.

Keywords: Vatarakta, Ayurveda, Gout.