A Case Study on Ankylosing Spondylitis
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease of unknown origin which primarily affects the axial joints. Among all the spectrum of Spondyloarthritides(SpA), Ankylosing spondylitis is a clinical challenge for physicians due to its progressive nature and quick formation of permanent deformities. Moreover, the younger age groups are more affected which leaves them de-capacitated and marginalized at an early age. The mainstray of treatment in Western Medicine consists on Immunosuppressive therapies and NSAIDS. The symptomatic relief offered by these agents comes with a bigger cost of serious side effects like recurrent infections, demyelinating disorders, SLE, liver diseases etc. withtheir long term side effects still unknown. Presenting here case of a 22 yr old male with Ankylosing spondylitis who was on systemic steroids, NSAIDS, and Immunosuppresives. Treatment was planned on the lines of Amavata with Simhanada Guggulu Leha (SDM Pharmcy), and courses of Kshara Basthi. Over a period of 6 months of IPD and OPD treatment, all the Western medications were stopped and the patient is totally asymptomatic with Ayurvedic medications. The patient was brought back to mainstay of life instilling hope and poise.
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Nagaraj S, Rajalakshmi M G, Shashank M
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