Abstract

*Dr. Shraddha Dnyandev Patil and Dr. Savita A. Kulkarni

ABSTRACT

Ankylosing spondylitis is distinguished by a long-lasting inflammatory arthritis that mostly affects the sacroiliac joints and spine and can eventually result in the spine's bone fusion. With a 3:1 male to female ratio, the onset normally occurs between the ages of 20 and 30. The primary signs are back discomfort, stiffness, and a reduction in the range of motion in the spine. There are very few treatment options available now for ankylosing spondylitis. Consequently, it is imperative to manage through ayurveda. Amavata, Gambhira Vatarakta, and Asthimajjagata vata are a few disease entities that fall under the umbrella term of ankylosing spondylitis. Understanding the signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis allows one to consider the pathology of the condition under the Sama and Niramaavastha. A criterion of assessment was based on the scoring of ‘Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI)’. Total two assessments were carried out before and after treatment. Panchakarma methods must be used once a thorough differentiation of Sama and Niramaavastha of Ankylosing Spondylitis (Asthimajjagata vata) has been made. Panchakarma may be the best option for treating this illness among the many therapy options. In order to design a strategy for the care of ankylosing spondylitis using Panchakarma modalities, a conceptual study was performed.