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EFFECT OF BASTI AND SWEDAN IN THE MANAGEMENT OF AMAVAT W.S.R. TO RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS– A CASE STUDY

Dr. Mayuri Manik Kukade*, Dr. Priyanka Bhonge, Dr. Sadhana Kulkarni, Dr. Vaibhav Shivsharan

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In the classical literature Madhavanidana, Madhavakara describes Amavata in detail. Based on clinical similarities, Amavata can be compared to contemporary Rheumatoid Arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common chronic inflammatory disease. Ama is a causative factor for Amavata.Ama dosha interacts directly with Vata dosha in Amavata, causing joint inflammation, deformity, and immobility in the fingers, feet, and ankles, as well as stiffness throughout the body. Langhana, Swedana, Deepana, Tikta-katu rasa, Virechana, Basti, and other aspects of Amavata management are described in detail in Ayurveda. In this study A 53 year old female patient with complaints of Shoola, Shotha and Sthamba of the knee, wrist, ankle and metacarpophalangeal joints of both hands since a year, morning stiffness for 1 hour was reported in our hospital kayachikitsa department OPD. Considering the Lakshanas and the blood investigations, it was diagnosed as Amavata. and treatment was planned in which Shaman, Shodhan (basti) & Bahya Chikitsa were included. The results was a significant improvement in the symptoms as well as in the level of RA Factor, ESR, CRP & she was able to perform her routine work without any difficulty. Hence it is concluded that the given therapy can be of great help in managing the cases of Amavat.

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