Abstract

ROLE OF MATRA VASTI IN GERIATRIC MALAVSHTAMBHASINGLE CASE STUDY

Shruti Shukla*, Amit Chavan and Amandeep Kaur

Abstract

As it is quoted “AGE IS JUST A NUMBER” but the health problems faced by geriatrics i.e in vruddhaavastha are immense which hampers the day to day life. One of the leading difficulty is Malavshtambha i.e hardened stools and strainful defecation Malavshtambha is caused by aggravated vata dosha in old age, there is decreased physiological function of the body. Also, Malavshtambha is caused due to increased medicinal intake such as PPI’s NSAID’S, calcium channel blockers, anticholinergic drugs, calcium supplements, decreased intake of fluids and fibre in diet, metabolic factors etc. These factors affect the intestinal mobility. Stimulant, osmotic and saline laxatives of chemical origin are known to cause abdominal cramping, hypokalemia, flatulence, abdominal distension, and alteration in electrolyte transportation which limit the long-term use of these drugs. In Ayurveda, vasti or medicated enema is considered as ardhchikitsa for vitiated vata dosha, matra vasti is best treatment for vata in Malavshtambha (Geriatric constipation).

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