Abstract

Dr. Abhishek Ghai*, Dr. Hem Parkash Sethi and Dr. Ravi Dhaliya

ABSTRACT

Background: Sheetapitta (Urticaria) is one among the Tvak Vikara (Skin disease) that have similar Hetu (Cause) of Kotha and Udarda. Vata and Kapha are two "Doshas" (energies), which are primarily, disturbed which in turn is associated with Pitta resulting in Tridosha Prakopa (Aggravation of three energies) leading to redness, swelling itching on the skin etc. Symptoms include appearance of wheals all over the body with severe itching, burning sensation and pain. Symptomatology and causative factors of Sheetapitta can be considered similar to that of 'Urticaria'. Aim: This clinical study was carried out to evaluation of efficacy in Sheetpitta with special reference to chronic Urticaria. Material and Methodology: In this study include three Groups A, B, C. Each group take 15 child which select randomly. Data regarding Cardinal symptoms wise like- Kandu (Severe itching), Vidaha (Burning sensation), Todabahula (Severe pricking pain), Raga (Redness), Chardi (Vomiting), Jwar (Fever), Haematological, AEC, ESR and grading of assessment. Durva-haridra for local application thrice a day and Amritadi syrup in dose according age for 5years child 5ml, for 5-10 years child 7.5ml for 12 year child 10ml twice a day with Madhu anupan after meal was evaluated. Observation and Results: Out of 45 patients 15% patients showed mild improvement, 45% patients were moderately improved, were as 40% patients were markedly improved. The result of follow up study of all groups showed that the chances of recurrence of disease were very less in C group. ESR mean score before treatment was 15.7 which was reduced to 10.5 after treatment with difference of 5.15 having p value