Abstract
Introduction: Amavata is one of the most difficult to cure (Krichhrasadhya) diseases mentioned in Ayurveda. The main pathological factor in the development of this disease is “Ama”. This Ama is carried by “Vata” and travels throughout the body and gets lodges in the joints, which is the seat of “Kapha”. Accumulation of Ama in all the joints, results in Shotha (edema), Shoola (pain) and Stabdhata (stiffness) in the joints. Clinically, it is closely related to Rheumatoid Arthritis, which is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease involving multiple joints of the body. Methodology: A 13years boy with multiple joint pain, diagnosed as Amavata treated with Ayurvedic treatment modalities like Patrapinda Sweda and Virechana. Result: Remarkable improvement was noticed in pain, swelling, morning stiffness and restricted joint movement within first two months. Discussion: In modern medicine, the treatment of this disease includes steroids and Immunomodulator drugs together with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which acts as only Symptomatic treatment, whereas Virechana karma is one of the important bio-purificative methods which is indicated for complete elimination of Dushita Doshas and Ama from the body. Hence this article highlights on the importance of Ayurvedic treatment in the management of Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis).
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