A Clinical Case Report-Lekhana Basti and Kati Basti in Gridhrasi w.s.r Sciatica

Authors

  • Narendra M Gurav Associate Professor, Department of Panchakarma, S.N.V.V’s S.G.V Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital and Research center , Bailhongal. Author
  • Subhas V Bagade Medical Supritendent and Professor, Department of Dravyaguna, S.N.V.V’s S.G.V Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital and Research center , Bailhongal. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Sciatica, Gridhrasi, Obesity, Lekhana basti, Katibasti

Abstract

Background: 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.  

Materials & methods: A male patient aged 43years who was already  diagnosed with intervertebral disc prolapsed in L4-L5, correlated with  Gridhrasi 3years approached to our hospital and was treated with  Panchakarma treatment including Lekhana basti, Kati vasti, and virechana  along with Shamana Chikitsa. The treatment was continued for consecutive one  month.  

Results: Symptomatic assessment of patient was carried out after one month  and satisfactory outcome was there and overall quality of life of patient was  significantly improved.  

Conclusion: The aforementioned therapy gives symptomatic relief for the  management of Gridhrasi. 

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Published

2022-02-28

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): International Research Journal of Ayurveda And Yoga (feb) 2022

Section

Case Report

How to Cite

Gurav, N. M., & Bagade, S. V. (2022). A Clinical Case Report-Lekhana Basti and Kati Basti in Gridhrasi w.s.r Sciatica . International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 5(2), 58-62. https://doi.org/10.48165/
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