Open AccessAYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
Author(s) -
Vatsal Dhudashiya,
Radhikaba Zala,
Pooja B.A,
Sangamitra Pattnaik
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international ayurvedic medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5091
DOI - 10.46607/iamj3809122021
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , systemic disease , systemic lupus , lupus erythematosus , connective tissue disease , disease , surgery , autoimmune disease , immunology , antibody
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a systemic autoimmune connective tissue disease. Arthralgia is a common symptom, occurring in 90% of patients, and is often associated with early morning stiffness. Considering symp- tomatology, In Ayurveda classics, it can be compared with amavata1. This is the case report of a female patient aged 19 years suffering from multiple joints pain associated with swelling and tenderness and finger deformities, Diagnosed as Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Visited the Department of Panchakarma, SAMC&H, Banga- lore for the treatment. Virechana karma followed by Shamana Aushadhi was administered. Significant improve- ment in the signs and symptoms was observed clinically.Keywords: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, SLE, Amavata, Virechana, Shamana Auaushadhi