An Ayurvedic Management of Psoriatic Arthritis with Dactylitis

Abstract

Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune, inflammatory arthritis. It affect 30% of people who have psoriasis. Psoriatic arthritis mostly affects age group of 30 to 50yrs. This disease development may relate to genetic, but environmental, psychological and dietary habits flare up its progression. In the present case study, a 36yrs old male came to OPD of Rajiv Gandhi Post Graduate Ayurvedic Hospital Paprola with complaint of itchy rashes on whole body, Pain and swelling in big joints, Pain and burning sensation in bilateral finger and toes since last 9 yrs. Aims and Objectives: To study the efficacy of Shodhan Shaman and Sthanik Chikitsa in psoriatic arthritis. Methodology: Aam Pachana, Snehpana, Vamana,Virechana followed by Jaloka Avcharan. Result: After this treatment patient had moderate relief in his symptoms. Conclusion: Shanshodhan Chikitsa has a holistic approach and paid prime concern while treating Anshans Anubandh of Dosha in developing a disease.