Abstract
Ageing is a process of physical, psychological and social change in multi dimensional aspect. Geriatric health care is very important .Sandhigata Vata i.e. osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative joint disease. Majority of geriatric population suffer from Sandhigata Vata. Modern medicine has limitation in treating Osteoarthritis and has many adverse effects with its prolonged use. Now in the era of TKR (Total Knee Joint Replacement) Surgery, but due to some underlying systemic illness, financial constrains it is not possible to opt for surgical intervention.. In Ayurveda it is mentioned that in Vardhakya Avastha all Dhatus undergo Kshay leading to Dhatukshayaj Vatprakopa Samprapti. In Sandhigata Vata there is Kshay of Asthidhatu. Bastichikitsa is considered to be Shreshtha(best) in Vata dosha Chikitsa. In the present case Panchatikta Ksheerbasti along with sarpi (Ghee)was given in the patient suffering from OA for 30days. Panchatikta Ksheerbasti showed symptomatically good result in Sandhigat Vata.
Highlights
Vatavyadhis are divided into two typeUpstambhit and Nirupstambhit
Geriatric health care is very important .Sandhigata Vata i.e. osteoarthritis is known as degenerative joint disease
Majority of geriatric population suffer from Sandhigata Vata
Summary
Sandhigata Vata can be correlated with Osteoarthritis mentioned in modern medicine. It is degenerative joint disease in which there is degeneration of joint, articular cartilages and subchondral bone. Charakacharya described panchatikta Dravyas and panchatikta ksheerghrita in Asthyashrit Vyadhi He had mentioned the importance of sthanic snehana, swedana and basti in vatdosha upkramass. On examination: General condition- moderate, afebrile, PR-80/min, regular, no pallor. Routine investigation such as CBC, RBS, Urine Routine, Microscopic were in normal range. Total 150ml of panchatikta ksheerghrita basti was given daily for 30 days. * The results were assessed on the basis of Signs and symptoms of sandhigata vata before and after treatment.And bastipratyagaman kala was noted. Obeservation in present case: Sign and Before After Relief symptoms treatment treatment
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