UNDERSTANDING THE ETIOPATHOLOGY AND SYMPTOMOLOGY OF SANDHIGATAVATA W.S.R. TO OSTEOARTHRITIS
Roopali Barmola*, Dr. Arvind Kumar Gupta (Prof.) and Dr. Mohita Bohra (Asst. Prof.)
ABSTRACT
In Ayurveda, Sandhigatavata is described as a Vatavyadhi. Sandhigatavata can be defined as a joint disorder with symptoms of Shotha, which is palpable as air filled bag (Vata Purna Driti Sparsha) and pain on flexion and extension of joints (Akunchana Prasarna Vedana). In modern science the similar condition of joint is explained as Osteoarthritis. Sandhigatavata occurs due to vitiated Vata Dosha. The two main causative factors for vitiation of Vata i.e. Dhatukshaya (degenerative pathology) and Maragavarodha (obstructive pathology in channels). Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritic condition affecting ageing population characterized by progressive degenerative changes in the articular cartilages over the years, particularly in weight bearing joints. It is a degenerative joint disorder with the symptoms of joint pain, swelling, restricted and painful movements. Due to these similarities Sandhigatavata and Osteoarthritis can be taken as similar disease condition. The present article is an attempt to explain the etiopathogenesis of Sandhigatavata co-relating with Osteoarthritis.
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