Abstract

“AN OVERVIEW ON GRUDHRASI VYADHI”

Dr. Nitin Doiphode* and Dr. Varsharani Niphade

Abstract

A variety of Vatavyadhi described in Charaka Samhita are divided into Samanyaja and Nanatmaja group. Gridhrasi comes under 80 types of Nanatmaja Vatavyadhi though, occasionally there is Kaphanubandha. The name itself indicates the way of gate shown by the patients due to extreme pain just like a Gridhra (vu ture), it is clear that this disease not only inflicts pain but also causes difficulty in walking, which is very muchn frustrating and embracing to the patient. Though, the disease is present in leg, it disturbs the daily routine and overall life of the patient. The cardinal sings and symptoms of Gridhrasi (Sciatica) are Ruka (pain), Toda (pricking sensation), Stambha (stiffness) and Muhuspandana (twitching) in the Sphika, Kati, Uru, Janu, Jangha and Pada in order and Sakthikshepa Nigraha i.e. restricted lifting of the leg. In Kaphanubandha, Tandra, Gaurva, Arochaka are present.

Keywords: Vatavyadhi, Samhita, Nanatmaja, Leg, Patient, Pada, Gaurav etc.