Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF UVEITIS- A CASE STUDY

Jyoti Dhyani* and Jyoti Gupta

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Abstract

Introduction: Uveitis is inflammation of the uveal tract. In Ayurveda, the clinical features of Uveitis simulates to Pittaja adhimanth to greater extent. Case presentation: A 40 years old non-diabetic & nonhypertensive male patient with Uveitis who showed marked improvement with Ayurvedic treatment is presented here. Intervention: Patient underwent in Ayurvedic management consisting of specific Kriya kalpa (external therapies) procedures and oral medicines. Result: Assessment showed marked improvement in subjective symptoms of the patient. Conclusion: Result indicate that Ayurvedic treatment is very effective in reducing the subjective symptoms of the patient and prevents the recurrence of Uveitis.

Keywords: Uveitis, Pittaja adhimanth, Kriya kalpa.