Ayurveda management of Osteo Arthritis (Sandhigata Vata) - A Case Study

Abstract

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the end of your bone wears down overtime. In Ayurveda osteoarthritis correlate to Sandhigat Vata. The common sign and symptoms of this disease is present in the form of Shoola, Shotha, Vatapoornadriti Sparsha and difficulty in flexion and extension of Sandhi. In modern science the available treatment is use of NSAID, Calcium supplement and finally replacement therapy. Due to this there are large no of patients suffering from this disease come towards Ayurveda. Ayurveda treatment by its Chikitsa Siddhant gives remarkable relief in osteoarthritis. In this case study a 60 yrs patient suffering from osteoarthritis of both knee joint got good relief

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