An analytical study of different clinical presentation of Diabetes mellitus: Ayurveda perspective

Abstract

Introduction: Ancient ayurveda scholars have opined the nomenclatures of all the diseases may not be available in transcript but these can be managed through the daushika concern. Similarly, diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder, which has not mentioned in classical texts but it can be diagnosed based on yukti pramana. Present study aimed to analyze the various diagnosed cases of diabetes mellitus through the light of ayurveda pathogenesis. Methodology: Six diagnosed cases of diabetes mellitus admitted in IPD of NIA hospital with different clinical symptoms were critically analyzed with the help of ayurveda principle of diseases pathology. Secondary data from various published journal were also utilized to draw the conclusion. Result and observation: Study interpreted case no.1-presented with drug history and diabetes can be diagnosed as dushi visha. Case no.2 presented with overweight and diabetes can be diagnosed as medo vaha srota dusthi. Case no.3 itching and blister in external genitalia can be diagnosed as vrishana kacchu. Case no.4 burning and tingling sensation over the extremities can be diagnosed as purvarupa of prameha. Case no.5 multiple joint pain with family history of diabetes can be diagnosed as beeja dosha. Case no.6 diabetes with fever, vomiting, burning micturation etc. can be diagnosed under upadrava of kaphaja and pittaja prameha. Discussion and Conclusion: Present study revealed laboratorial investigation could provide only a supportive media for proper diagnosis and treatment. For serving, the novel healing approach of ayurveda diagnosis of diseases through ayurveda is a prime phenomenon.