Abstract

*Dr. Chaitali Supe, Dr. Sushrut S. Sardeshmukh, Dr. Anjali Deshpande

ABSTRACT

Amlapitta is widely observed across all age groups, socio-economic strata, and communities.[1] In a rapidly growing civilization, Amlapitta is the most common disorder within the current society, because of indulgence in incompatible food habits and activities. Mental stress also plays a role for its occurrence; "Hurry", "worry" & "curry" are the main causes of Amlapitta disease. The usage of synthetic drugs like proton pump inhibitors, H2 receptor blockers has decreased due to their side effects. When pitta gets vidagdha, it becomes amla and produces Amlapitta. It is manifested by Avipaka (indigestion), Klama (tiredness without doing any work), Gaurava (body heaviness), Hrit-kantha daha (burning sensation in chest & throat), Aruchi (anorexia), etc. The signs & symptoms of Amlapitta can be correlated with Hyperacidity. The lines of treatment are Nidanaparivarjana, Shodhana & Shamana. Proper pathya-apathya should also be followed with them. The present case study deals with a 42 years old female having complaints of indigestion, loss of appetite, sour eructation, nausea and burning sensation in chest and throat for 2 months. This case was diagnosed as Amlapitta. For its management, Shamana chikitsa (Kiratadi kwath 40 ml BD [After food]) along with lifestyle modification were administered for 14 days periods, which showed good results.