ETIOLOGICAL CORRELATION BETWEEN VATARAKTA AND GOUT: AN AYURVEDIC AND MODERN PERSPECTIVE
Dr. Rishika Chauhan*, Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Srivastava, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Manglesh, Dr. Swapnil Saini, Dr. Pooja Sharma and Dr. Ajay Kumar Shukla
ABSTRACT
Vatarakta, is compared to gout in modern medicine. It a metabolic disorder caused by an imbalance of Vata and Rakta, leading to severe joint pain, inflammation, and skin discoloration. The term Vatarakta combines "Vata," which governs movement, and "Rakta," a vital tissue responsible for nourishment and detoxification. Similarly, gout is a condition caused by high uric acid levels, leading to painful joint inflammation, particularly in smaller joints. Both conditions share symptoms such as swelling, redness, and restricted mobility, typically starting in smaller joints before progressing. Ayurvedic texts gives understanding of Vatarakta, explaining its causes, symptoms, and treatment approaches. This article explores Vatarakta in detail, drawing parallels with gout
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