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Osteoarthritis (OA) ( Sandhigata Vata)

Osteoarthritis is common form of arthritis affecting millions of people around the world. It is characterized by progressive loss of articular cartilage which leads to chronic pain and functional restriction in affected area.

 Osteoarthritis may first appear between ages 30 and 40, and is present in almost everyone by age 70. It occurs equally in both sexes up to the age of 55; after 55, the incidence is higher in women. It is estimated that approximately 4% of people are affected and in India the incidence of osteoarthritis in India is as high as 12 per cent. 45% of women over the age of 65 have symptoms of osteoarthritis, while radiological evidence shows OA in 70% of women above the age of 65. OA was estimated to be the 10th leading cause of non-fatal burden in the world in 1990, accounting for 2.8% of total YLD (Years lived with disease). In the Version 2 estimates for the Global Burden of Disease 2000 study, published in the World Health Report 2002(5), OA is the 4th leading cause at global level

Osteoarthritis can be correlated with Sandhigata Vata described in ayurveda .

Signs and symptoms

In sandhigata vata vitiated vayu does shthanasamshrya (saturation) in sandhi (joints) and causes deformity such as dhatu kshaya(loss of bones and articular cartilage ), shool (pain) , dhrutisparsha (crepitation) in joints. Ayurveda also views Osteoarthritis as a clinical condition which requires replenishment of lubrication around the affected joints, achievable through the process of bṛṁhaṇa (satiation).

Osteoarthritis symptoms develop slowly and worsen over time. These include:

·         Pain, including knee pain, in the affected joint during or after use, or after a period of inactivity

·         Tenderness in the joint.

·         Stiffness of the joint is experienced more while the person wakes up early in the morning or following a period of inactivity.

·         Grating sensation while moving the joints

·         Swelling in some cases

 Ayurvedic Osteoarthritis treatment emanating from natural remedies for Arthritis involves internal medications and external therapies, which are patient-specific and guided by the stage of the disease. Various shodhana chikitsa (detoxication methods) and shaman chikitsa (conservative medicinal treatment ) are done according to prakruti (body constitution ) of person.

How can  Dr.Chaudhari’s  Swapnadeep Ayurveda  help you :-

The patient's response to treatment is determined by the duration and degree of the manifested disease, as well as their age and the cause of the condition. For example, Osteoarthritis of a degenerative cause and of recent onset can be reversed through natural treatment for osteoarthritis using specific medications and exercises, while patients with later-stage chronic symptoms will, at a minimum, see greatly reduced pain and an increased range of movement. At all stages, the progression of the deterioration can be arrested using Ayurvedic treatment for Osteoarthritis. We @dr. Chaudhari’s swapnadeep Ayurveda have precise history taking to understand patient better,  then we personalise the treatment package to fulfil the need to treat the disease according to the prakruti (body constitution) of individual.

We have following therapies: -

Shodhana chikitsa includes – Snehana (special oil massage)

                                                     Swedana (herbal medicinal steam)

                                                     Upanaha (special poultice)

                                                      Agnikarma (Cauterization)

                                                      Bandha (bandages of fresh herbs)

                                                     Basti ( herbal medicated enema )

Herbal combination which may be used by Ayurveda physician includes -

Herbs such as Rasna (pluchea lanceolata), Eranda (Ricinus communis, Ashwagandha (withania somnifera, guggulu (commiphora wightii) are used to o pacify vitiated vata. Herbs such as Ashwagandha, Guggulu , Shallaki (boswellia serrata ) are known to protect articular cartilage .There are many textual classical medicines  Yograj Guggulu, rasnasaptak kwath , dashamoola kwath which are used in humans since 5000 years as quoted in Charaka samhita (classical texts of Ayurveda ). Now a days Gold medicinal preparation have gain lot of importance in reversing the disease process. Looking at the disease behaviour we have sign and symptoms written in Charaka Samhita ( BC 3000 years ) are same as we see currently. Hence  Ayurveda principle can be effectively used for better management of Osteoarthritis (sandhigata vata ).

Recent research update: -

Studies suggest that increasing age, BMI (body mass index) and history of more frequent physical activity in younger years were risk factors for knee OA. Osteoarthritis developed secondary to obesity and diabetes mellitus needs to be treated for the underlying disease initially, and their response to the treatment is variable. In chronic and severe Osteoarthritis in which deformity has set in -and in those conditions where knee replacement has been advocated - treatment can give minimal benefits.

Dr.Chaudhari’s Swapnadeep Ayurveda has helped thousands of patients to improve mobility of joints and also many patients have even replaced NSAIDS with specialized Ayurveda herbal medicines and personalized therapies. Dr.Chaudhari have 15 years of research experience to have integrative ( Ayurveda + modern medicine ) OPD at renowned research center in MUMBAI for the benefit of humanity to understand the disease behavior and lead a happy life .

----------Dr. Swapnil Chaudhari 

                                      MD (kayachikitsa- Ayu medicine)

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