AWARENESS OF ARTHRITIS AND RELATED PROBLEMS
Dr. Geeta D. Parulkar*, Dr. Siddhesh Waje, Dr. Megha Takale, Dr. Pravin Kumar Yadav, Dr. Manjushri Kharat and Dr. Ashwini Khendkar
ABSTRACT
Awareness for Arthritis and related problems was judged in a
population of Worli area of Mumbai during a medical camp held on
March 18, 2015 at the campus of M.A. Podar (Govt.) Hospital, Worli,
Mumbai 18. As preparatory work, a questionnaire was designed on
related problems. Following which, a survey conducted during the
medical camp was organized by the main author with the help of seven
post-graduate Ayurvedic scholars. The information about the camp
was advertised through the distribution of banners and pamphlets in the
above said area. Total 508 patients suffering from Osteoarthritis,
Rhumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Calcium deficiency, Musculoskeletal disorders and
Neuromuscular disorders visited this camp. They were screened by physical examination and
advised related management of Ayurvedic medicines and special therapies of Snehana
(Oleation) and Swedana (Fomentation). It was noted that 68.7% patients were suffering from
Osteoarthritis and 67.32% were aware about Shaman Chikitsa (Ayurvedic medicinal
therapy). It is essential to pass on basic knowledge about Arthritis and related problems in
public for prevention and cure on a larger scale. Awareness of this will definitely get success
to conquer the disease up to some extent.
Keywords: Medical Camp-Arthritis and related problems-Awareness-Local survey- Worli area-Mumbai.
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