ROLE OF AYURVEDA (PREVENTIVE ASPECT) IN PRAMEHA (SAHAJ) W.S.R TO JUVENILE DIABETES
Dr. Anil B. Kale*, Dr. Ashish P. Rana and Dr. Vidya U. Pashte
ABSTRACT
Diabetes mellitus is a heterogeneous group of disorder and is
characterized by increased plasma glucose. In the majority of patients
with diabetes, the etiology of the disease is not understood. Expert
panels have recommended one set of criteria for diagnosis and another
set for classification. The criteria serve two purposes. One is to secure
optimal treatment of the patient. The other is to support research aimed
at understanding the etiology and pathogenesis of diabetes syndromes.
Type-1 DM has a huge impact on growth and development of a child.
Juvenile DM is primarily caused due to destruction of insulin
producing islets of pancreas. According to view of Ayurveda, Prameha
is mentioned as one of the ashtau maha gada by various Acharya’s in Ayurvedic literature.
According to acharya Charaka, Beej dushti, Matru ahar-vihar, Kaal, and various other
Apathyas play a key role in formation of prameha. One of the most basic principle of
Ayurveda i.e. " Swasthasya Swasthya rakshanam" forms a guideline or a vision in prevention
of prameha. Pre-conceptual pancha karma shuddhi, role of proper diet, yoga etc. are all are
important ways to avoid any sahaj vyadhis like sahaj Prameha. As Nidan/hetu has a basic
role in Samprapti of any vyadhi, its prevention forms the basis of treatment. So, Nidan
parivarjanam in case of Type-1 DM would be of definite: help in decreasing its incidences.
Keywords: Juvenile Diabetes Type-1 DM (Sahaj Prameha), Beej Dushti, Nidan Parivarjanam.
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