Management of Gridhrasi (Sciatica) with Panchakarma –A Case Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Prevalence of Sciatica is increasing very rapidly. Number of sciatica patients hitting the outpatient departments is noticeable. In severe conditions, patient was unable to stand or walk leading to complete disability. One such female patient aged 60 years was brought by relatives on stretcher at Panchakarma OPD of CBPACS, New Delhi. She was complaining of severe pain in lower back and buttocks on her left side which is radiating to the thighs, calf region and down to the foot. Lying down in supine position was unattainable for her, so she had positioned herself laterally, that too with difficulty. She was unable to sit, stand or walk. Straight leg rise (SLR) test was not possible to perform. Treatment followed- internally fresh Dashmoola kwath 40ml, Shatavari guda 5gm and Lashunadi vati 500mg with warm water after meals (Vyaanodaanakaal). Panchakarma – Matra Basti stat with Laghu vishgarbha oil 20ml and Ksheerbala oil 40ml followed by Kati basti with Laghu vishgarbha oil and Ksheerbala oil and Patra Pottali Swedana for 15 days. After discharge patient was having complete relief from pain. She was able to sit, walk and lay down with ease. Straight leg rise (SLR) was 900 . Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score came down to 2 from 9.
Authors and Affiliations
Vishakha R Wetal, Ekta sharma, Arun Gupta, Pushpa Sharma
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