Abstract

ROLE OF PANCHATIKTA-KSHEER BASTI AND SHAMANA CHIKITSA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ASTHIMAJJAGATA-VATA W.S.R. ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS: A CASE REPORT

Aniket Purushottamrao Raut* and Sadhana A. Kulkarni

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Abstract

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory condition belonging to the spondyloarthropathy category of rheumatic diseases. It typically affects the axial skeleton but may also present with peripheral arthritis and extra-articular features. Ankylosing spondylitis tends to occur in patients under the age of 45 years, has higher incidence in males, and can lead to disability and reduced quality of life if not adequately treated. According to Ayurveda this condition can be co-related with Asthimajjagata-vata. In Ayurveda Panchatikta-ksheer basti which is very helpful in the management of AS. The result strengthens role of basti chikitsa in the management of AS. Case report – A 35 years old male patient came to OPD diagnosed with Ankylosing spondylitis was treated with Panchatikta- ksheer basti chikitsa for 15 days along with Shamana chikitsa such as Yograj guggulu, Lakshadi guggulu, Rasnasaptak kwath for 1 month and got a significant relief. The detail case report will be presented in full paper.

Keywords: Ankylosing spondylitis, Panchatikta-ksheer basti, Asthimajjagata-vata.