Abstract

SINGLE CASE STUDY– AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC PANCREATITIS – JIRNA PITTODARA

Dr. Nirali S. Thacker*, Dr. Keval Monapara and Dr. Surendra A. Soni

Abstract

The case of chronic pancreatitis with Malabsorption Syndrome with presentation of diabetes mellitus was treated successfully with classical line of treatment of Pittodara chikitsa. In ayurveda we can corelate it with Pittodara. Treatment given includes the use of Kshirbasti, Deepana, Pachana, Anulomana, Srotosodhana, Brihana, Ksheer abhyasa etc. targeting to the basic site of pathology along with main site of pitta Dosha (Aamashya). Pancreatitis usually leads to Diabetes Mellitus and other consequences including malignancy if not checked appropriately, while timely ayurveda management not only cure the disease but also check the all its consequences that is mentioned in this case study.

Keywords: Chronic pancreatitis, Malabsorption syndrome, Diabetes mellitus, Pittodara, Pancreatic cancer, Kshirbasti, Deepana, Pachana, Anulomana, Srotosodhana, Brihana, Ksheer abhyasa, pitta dosha, Aamashya.