Abstract

AN INTEGRTAED APPROACH OF SARVANG VATA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO GB SYNDROME

Dr. Vijay R. Potdar, Dr. Abhijeet Bageshwar*

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Abstract

Vata plays major role in manifestation of number of diseases mentioned in Ayurveda. Vatavyadhis have been mentioned particularly by every Acharya along with its classification, aetiology, pathogenesis and management. Sarvangavata is a type of vatavyadhi that causes degenerative changes in Dhatus, Sira, Snayu and Kandara. This study attempts to achieve integrated approach of sarvangavata, its diagnosis and management with special reference to GB syndrome; as the same depicts similarities in aetiopathogenesis and clinical features. GB syndrome being one of the misdiagnosed and mistreated diseases, on integrated Ayurvedic vyadhinidana and hence, can contribute to implement a better line of treatment so as to provide patients a fair prognosis and provide healthcare professional a substantiation.

Keywords: GB Syndrome, Sarvang vat, dosh chay prakop.