Abstract

AYURVEDIC LINE OF TREATMENT IN RAKTAATISARA/ RAKTAJA PRAVAHIKA (ULCERATIVE COLITIS) – A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Dr. Binjal Patel*, Dr. Kishan Senjaliya*, Prof. Surendra A. Soni, Vd. Anamika S. Soni

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Abstract

Raktaatisara/Raktaja pravahika (ulcerative colitis) is condition of inflammation and ulceration of lower intestinal mucosa causing recurrent melena & pain in abdomen. Changing life style, food habits, food adulteration, fast food etc. are main causes for this disease. Contemporary modern science treats this condition with antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and steroids etc. but there is no permanent cure. Ayurveda is capable to provide complete cure easily with its specific individualized classical approach, if patients directly approach to the Ayurvedic physician. A 22-year old male patient with history of irregular life style and food habits, presented with complaint of on & off abdominal pain, hyperacidity and melena was successfully treated in Govt. Akhandanand Ayurveda College Hospital on the basis of principles of classical Ayurveda and use of piccha vasti.

Keywords: Colonoscopy, Raktatisara/ Raktaja pravahika, piccha vasti.