Abstract

CASE STUDY ON AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF GRIDHRASI

Dr. Bishnupriya Mohanty*, Shashwata Falari and Dr. Sangram Keshari Das

ABSTRACT

Gridhrasi is one of the most common disorders of Vata, which closely resembles with sciatica, which is characterized by pain or discomfort associated with sciatic nerve. The prevalence of sciatica varies considerably ranging from 3.8% in the working population to 7.9% in the nonworking population. Contemporary medicine has limitations giving short-term relief in pain or surgical intervention with side effect. Aim and Objectives: The aim of this study was to access the efficacy of Ayurvedic management including Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa in Gridhrasi. It is a single case study of a 49‑year‑old woman who was diagnosed with sciatica by an Allopathy doctor who gave her steroids but this had no positive impact on her condition. The condition worsened and she had swelling at her ankle joint. She approached Ayurvedic treatment further where she was given Snehana and Valuka Pottali Swedana along with some oral medications and Kati Basti therapy. The treatment was continued for consecutive eight days. Symptomatic assessment of patient was carried out after 8 days and satisfactory outcome was there and overall quality of life of patient was significantly improved.

Keywords: Gridhrasi, Kati Basti, Baluka Pottali, Visha Tinduka Vati.