Ayurvedic Insights in the Clinical Management of Paget’s Disease

Abstract

Paget’s disease of bone is a chronic metabolic bone disorder characterized by abnormal bone remodelling, leading to pain, deformity, and increased fracture risk. In Ayurveda, it can be studied under the heading of Asthi Dhatu Kshaya and vitiation of Vata dosha, requiring holistic management to restore balance and improve bone health. This case study explores the Ayurvedic therapeutic approach involving Sarvanga Abhyanga, Parisheka, and Tikta Ksheera Basti for managing Paget’s disease symptoms. These interventions aim to pacify Vata dosha, nourish the Asthi dhatu, reduce pain and inflammation, and enhance overall musculoskeletal function. The combined Panchakarma therapies demonstrated significant symptomatic relief and improvement in the patient's quality of life, suggesting a promising integrative treatment protocol for Paget’s disease management in Ayurveda.