Abstract
Background: Prediabetes is an intermediate state of hyperglycemia with glycaemic parameters above normal but below the diabetes threshold. In Ayurveda, it is correlated with Prameha Poovaroopavastha. The risk of developing diabetes remains high with an annual conversion rate 5-10%. Many other studies have shown that the efficacy of lifestyle intervention in diabetes prevention with a relative risk reduction of 40-70% in prediabetes adults. If we treat this disease in early stage then it checks the further pathogenesis of disease. Aim and objectives: The aim of this study was to observe the efficacy of Panchatikta Panchaprasutik Niruha Vasti enema including Palliative treatment in prediabetes. Methods: It is a single case study of 55 years old male patient who was diagnosed with prediabetes correlated as Prameha Poorvaroopa from 1 year approached to Ayurvedic hospital and was treated Panchatikta Panchaprasutik Niruha Vasti. The treatment was continued for consecutive 15 days. Results: After 15days changes were observed in symptoms as well as reduction was seen in blood and urine sugar level and overall quality of life of patient was improved. Conclusion: Patient got satisfactory relief in symptoms as well as objective parameters after 15 days.
Highlights
Ayurveda is a holistic science which gives more emphasis over prevention of disease rather than curing of disease
Prediabetes is an intermediate state of hyperglycemia with glycaemic parameters above normal but below the diabetes threshold
Considering all factors involved in the pathogenesis of Prameha Poorvaroopa, the main treatment principle is to remove Kleda in this case and Vasti Karma was already told by Acharya Charaka as it corrects the vitiation of Vata to stabilize its normal functions and counteracting the vitiated Kapha, Kleda, and Meda by using specific drugs
Summary
Ayurveda is a holistic science which gives more emphasis over prevention of disease rather than curing of disease. Many other studies have shown that the efficacy of lifestyle intervention in diabetes prevention with a relative risk reduction of 40-70% in prediabetes adults. If we treat this disease in early stage it checks the further pathogenesis of disease. Aim and objectives: The aim of this study was to observe the efficacy of Panchatikta Panchaprasutik Niruha Vasti enema including Palliative treatment in prediabetes. Methods: It is a single case study of 55 years old male patient who was diagnosed with prediabetes correlated as Prameha Poorvaroopa from 1 year approached to Ayurvedic hospital and was treated Panchatikta Panchaprasutik Niruha Vasti. Conclusion: Patient got satisfactory relief in symptoms as well as objective parameters after 15 days
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
