Ayurvedic Approach for Management Of Ankylosing Spondylitis - A Case Report
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Ankylosing spondylitis, snehana, swedan, panchtikta ksheer basti, yogbastiAbstract
Ankylosing spondylitis is a member of more broadly defined disease axial spondyloarthritis affecting mainly the spine which often starts around the sacroiliac joint and appears gradually with peak onset between 20-30yrs of age. It affects 0.1 to 1.8 % of the population of which men are three times more prone to it than females.(1) It is characterised by musculoskeletal pain, stiffness and reduced mobility of spine. Vertebral osteoporosis is common & cardiovascular disease & renal impairment may complicate severe AS. Pathogenesis of AS is poorly understood though Human leucocyte antigen (HLA)B-27, inflammatory cellular infiltrates, cytokines & genetic and environmental factors are thought to have key roles. AS can be diagnosed through radiological changes, positive bio-marker (HLA)B-27, Elevated CRP. No satisfactory treatment is available on allopathy with only NSAID’s & steroids in their treatment box.
A case of 26yrs old male came to opd suffering from lumbar & cervical pain, bilateral shoulder restricted movement & reduced mobility of spine. The patient was considered to be suffering from asthi pradoshaj vikaar & was treated with pathya palan, balanced aahar-vihar, oral medicines for 3 months & panchkarma treatment of sarvang snehana & swedan for 8 days with yogbasti kram & then panchtikta ksheer basti for 8 days. The patient’s condition was assessed for symptoms in relief & improved movements. After ayurvedic treatment there was substantial improvement in lumbar pain & degree of movement also improved. This case study shows that the cases of AS can be successfully managed with ayurvedic treatment.
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