An Outlook of Amavata W.S.R to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Abstract

With modernisation dietary habits, life style, social structure and environment have been changing. Due to lack of physical activity and sedentary life style, metabolism of body is getting slower. In Ayurveda this is called dysfunction of Agni (Jatharagni and Dhatwagni). Impaired status of Agni leads to formation of Ama. Deposition of Ama hampers the functions of Vata leading to condition called Amavata. Occurrence of Amavata on large scale is one of the outcomes of this modernisation. Amavata is progressive sporadic disorder found in general population with complaints of difficulty in doing routine work due to dysfunction of joints especially due to pain, stiffness and swelling. Clinical presentation of Amavata closely resembles with Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is an autoimmune chronic inflammatory disease characterized by inflammation of synovial joints leading to destruction of joint and periarticular tissue. Patients are almost functionless for their work due to sluggish movement and painful condition. Amavata is one of the most troubles causing disorder for patients due to its deformity causing nature. It is also very challenging for clinicians due to its chronicity, incurability, and complications. Lack of awareness in the society about disease people suffer lifelong joint deformity. Contemporary system of medicine offers only symptomatic and palliative treatment which has more complications than benefits to the patients.