Abstract

NAIDANIKA ASSESSMENT OF MADHUMEHA – A CLINICAL RESEARCH

Dr. Nihar Ranjan Mahanta*, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Mishra, Dr. Preetimayee Sahoo

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Abstract

Introduction: Ayurveda describes the imbalance of tridoshas as the basic cause behind every disease. Madhumeha is one of the disease which is included under vatik prameha where astringency is associated with sweetness in urine. The sedentary habits, excessive consumption of food preferred by the individuals specially madhura (sweet), amla (sour), lavana (salt) rasa predominant food with guru (heavy) and snigdha (oily and fatty) guna, are the factors which play key role for aggravating doshas. The modern medical science advocates sedentary life style with lack of exercise; intake of high carbohydrate and high saturated fat diets are associated with a higher risk of impaired glucose tolerance, and higher fasting glucose and insulin level. Material and methods: In this study 60 patients were selected from the OPD and IPD basing on the selection criteria and naidanik assessment of the patients was done basing on the demographic data obtained from the patients. Result: Taking in to consideration into the various observations, results obtained during study and discussion it can be inferred that Madhumeha is a Tridoshaja vyadhi with the main culprit dosha- Kapha and vata. Sedentary life style, indulgence of Kapha- meda vardhaka ahara, avoidance of regular exercise, day sleep is such findings of study which indicate Santarpanajanya origin of disease. Some of the patients were having positive family history of DM which is indicative of prevalence of Kulaja pravritti of disease. 90% patients were having emotional stress. This clinical study also supports the naidanika factors as described in the Ayurvedic texts.

Keywords: Madhumeha, Nidana, Kapha – Vata Dosha, clinical assessment.