Management of Ulcerative Colitis with Ayurveda Interventions: A Case Report
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting the mucosal inflammation of the colon and rectum. This idiopathic disease leads to diffused, superficial erosions on the colonic wall and is often considered autoimmune. In Ayurveda, it correlates with Pittaj grahani, presenting sy...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/20755/72837_CE[Ra1]_F_QC_PF1(SL_SS)redo_PFA(IS)_PB(KrA_IS)_PN(IS).pdf |
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| Summary: | Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting the mucosal inflammation of the colon and rectum. This idiopathic disease leads to diffused, superficial erosions on the colonic wall and is often considered autoimmune. In Ayurveda, it correlates with Pittaj grahani, presenting symptoms like bloody diarrhoea, pain during defecation, abdominal pain, constipation, and anorexia. Some patients may exhibit only Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. Conventional treatments focus on symptomatic management and immune suppression, often with adverse effects and limited efficacy. Due to these limitations, exploring Ayurveda treatments becomes essential. This case study discusses a 25-year-old male with proctitis, progressing to ulcerative colitis with pancolitis, and symptoms of bloody and mucous discharge during defecation, epigastric pain, tenesmus, acidity, and anorexia for two years. He was treated with Ayurveda interventions including Panchatikta ghrita ksheera basti (medicated enema with milk processed with five herbs), medicated rectal tampon, and oral medications such as Hingwashtak churna, Avipattikar churna, Triphala guggulu, Mahasudarshan vati, Shankha vati, Arogyavardhini vati and Kutajarishta. After eight days, significant symptom relief was observed. This case demonstrates the effectiveness of Ayurveda shodhana (purificatory) and Shaman (therapeutic) treatments in managing ulcerative colitis and enhancing the patient’s quality of life. Ayurveda offers a holistic, sustainable, and side-effect-free alternative to conventional treatments for ulcerative colitis. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |