EFFICACY OF VEDANASTHAPANA MAHAKASHAYA NIRUHABASTI IN GRIDHRASI VIS-À-VIS SCIATICA: A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Abstract

Sciatica is an excruciatingly painful ailment that affects one or both legs' sciatic nerves. It's a prevalent illness that impairs leg movement. It is frequently linked to low back discomfort. Because of its intensity, sciatica pain can occasionally interfere with a person's daily activities. It is defined by discomfort or pain along the sciatic nerve. The prevalence of sciatica varies considerably, ranging from 1.2% to 43% worldwide, mainly affecting persons aged 30-60 years. As per the Ayurveda system of medicine, it is named Gridhrasi (Sciatica) one of the most common disorders of Vata. Based on the clinical presentations, it is bifurcated as Vataja and Vata-Kaphaja. Regarding management, contemporary medicine has limitations in providing short-term relief from pain or surgical intervention with side effects. This case study aimed to assess the efficacy of Ayurvedic management, including Shodhana (purification therapies) and Shamana Chikitsa (pacifying therapies) in Gridhrasi. A 45-year-old man who was already diagnosed with Inter vertebral disc prolapsed in L4-L5, correlated with Gridhrasi of both legs two years approached GAMC & H, Mysore and was treated with Panchakarma Chikitsa including Vedanasthapana Maha Kashaya Niruha Basti. Kati Basti, and Patra Pinda Pottali Sweda along with Shamana Chikitsa. The treatment was continued for consecutive 15days. An asymptomatic assessment of the patient was carried out after 15 days, and it got satisfactory results, and the overall quality of life of the patient was significantly improved. For the management of Gridhrasi, the previously indicated therapy provides symptomatic alleviation.