Abstract

A CASE REPORT ON AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE INTERVERTEBRAL DISC PROLAPSE W.S.R TO VATAKAPHAJA GRIDHRASI

Dr. Veerakumara K. and Dr. Jyothsnaa K.*

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Abstract

Gridhrasi is one among Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhi. It is a pain dominant lifestyle disorder in which the pain can start from Sphik Pradesha radiating upto Pada. Here due to pain the movements of the affected limb are restricted, making the motility of the person difficult based on the severity of the disease. On the basis of these symptoms, Intervertebral disc prolapse can be correlated with Gridhrasi. Gridhrasi is one such disease caused by the vitiation of Vata which is responsible for the movement and other different functions of the body. The involvement of Kapha Dosha vitiation along with Vata causes Vata- Kaphaja Gridhrasi. Ayurveda has given a detail description regarding the management of of this Vata Pradhana Vyadhi which includes Snehana (Oleation), Swedana (Sudation), Basti Chikitsa (Enema), Shamana Chikitsa (Alleviating medications) and Rasayana (Rejunuvative treatment). Accordingly, certain Panchakarma procedures along with internal medications administered, showed a good result in the improvement of the overall symptoms and also there was significant reduction in pain, pricking sensation and heaviness in this case of Vatakaphaja Gridhrasi (Intervertebral disc prolapse).

Keywords: Vatakaphaja Gridhrasi, Intervertebral disc prolapse, Vaitarana Basti.