Case Study of Mrs. Chandrika for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatic arthritis is a kind of autoimmune disease that leads to chronic inflammation of the joints and other body parts. Since rheumatic arthritis is a chronic ailment, it can last for years and patients may suffer from it for long time without any symptoms. Sometimes, the disease may result in the damage of the bone, cartilage and ligaments, thereby causing deformity in the joints. Given below is the case study of Mrs. Chandrika for the Ayurvedic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Symptoms of Mrs. Chandrika on Admission:
Pain in knee, elbow, shoulder and hip joint.
Diabetes.
Hypertension and high cholesterol.
Less sleep.
Pain increases on climbing stairs.
Gastritis.
Treatment advised:
Uzhichil with Bhuthanatha Tailam is the recommended Ayurvedic treatment for rheumatic arthritis. It is an effective Ayurvedic massage therapy which helps to restore the nervous and muscular system of the body, reduce mental stress, etc. The treatment is given for 14 days. After that, Purgation is done and then the treatment is continued further for about 7 days.
Medicines Prescribed:
Apart from this therapy, other medications prescribed by the doctors include:
Sarsaparila for inflammation, 25 ml of this liquid with 1 kaishora gulgulu tab, taken twice a day.
Malla bhasma with castor oil.
Annabhedi sindhuram along with lemon juice, twice a day.
Swarnaptradi churnam, 1 tsp with warm water
Conditions on Completion of Treatment:
Reduced pain and swelling of all joints.
Normal sleep and appetite.
No constipation.
Patient is able to walk with support.
Patient was satisfied at the end
