Abstract

INTEGRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PITTAJ GRAHANI W.S.R. TO ULCERATIVE COLITIS: A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Pratiksha Gunnal, Dr. Vijay P. Ukhalkar and Dr. Amol Padole

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Abstract

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by inflammation and ulcers in the inner lining of the colon and rectum. It is one of the two major forms of inflammatory bowel disease, the other being Crohn's disease. UC primarily affects the mucosal layer of the colon and rectum, resulting in symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and urgency to have a bowel movement, general debility. The disease typically follows a relapsing and remitting course, with periods of flare-ups and periods of remission. In present study 54yrs female patient attended OPD with diffuse abdominal pain, bleeding per rectum, loose stools mixed with mucous 10-15 times a day, generalised weakness. Patient was suffering from ulcerative colitis since 1yr receiving treatment from contemporary science but she was not getting satisfactory relief. In the present study patient was treated with the concept of Pittaj Grahani in Ayurveda. Objective: To improve the signs and symptoms, to achieve steroids free remission of the disease and finally to cure the disease and improve the quality of life. Method: I.V antibiotics for 7 days along with Ayurvedic formulations for 3 months given and signs and symptoms were evaluated. Conclusion: Patient responded well with much improvement in her general condition. Frequency of defecation decreased, no per rectal bleeding and other signs and symptoms were relieved.

Keywords: Ulcerative Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Pittaj Grahani.