Ayurvedic management of Kitibha Kushta - A Case Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Swati Sharma ◽  
Gurubasavaraja Yalagachin ◽  
Tapas Brata Tripathy
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Mental Stress ◽  
Food Habits ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
The Body ◽  
Skin Disorders ◽  
Cutaneous Disease ◽  
The Subject

Skin being the largest organ of the body is the reason behind the beauty and the cause for confidence. WHO has classified skin diseases a Psycho-cutaneous disease. This emphasizes on the relation between skin and psyche. Hence skin ailments are given high priority by any victim. 10 - 15% of the OPD patients for any practitioner will comprise of cosmetology related patients. Skin diseases are commonly observed due to altered lifestyle; lack of physical exercise, poor hygiene, mental stress and improper food habits. All the skin disorders in Ayurveda have been discussed under the broad heading of Kushta. Kushta is being further divided into Maha Kushta and Kshudra Kushta. Kitibha Kushta is one of the Kshudra Kushta, disorder which is commonly encountered in today’s clinical practice. Here, Tridoshas, Rasa, Rakta and Mamsa Dhatu are affected. Kitibha Kushta is a disease mainly affecting the beauty of the subject, thus its management would be challenging task.

scholarly journals A case study of Ayurvedic management on Kustha (Pittakaphaja Kustha).

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kajal Shah
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cutaneous Disease

 Skin being the largest organ of the body which is the reason behind the beauty and the causes for confidence. WHO has classified skin disease a psycho-cutaneous disease.  This emphasizes on the relation between skin and psyche. Hence skin aliments are given high priority by any victim .All the skin diseases in Ayurveda have been discussed under the broad heading of Kustha. Kustha is said to be Tridoshatamak(1) and it have various variety found in day to day clinical practice so said to be treated according to dominance of Doshas. Tridoshas and various Dushyas are involved in Kustha. Here dominance of pitta and Kapha is seen so Diagonsed as “Pittakaphaj Kustha” and management was given accordingly.

Management of Psoriasis through Ayurvedic principles - A Case Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siddharth Yadav ◽  
Sreeharsha N. ◽  
Tripathy T. B. ◽  
Kavita M. B. ◽  
Divyasree C. H.
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Mental Stress ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Predisposing Factor ◽  
Chronic Disorder ◽  
Professional Fields ◽  
Social Importance

Now a day’s society is more conscious about external beauty compare to internal beauty and also some professional fields they require good looking and charming beauty. Usually 10-15% cases present before general practitioners are pertaining to skin diseases. Due to altered life style, lack of physical exercise, unhygienic, mental stress, over eating, skin diseases are commonly observed. Psoriasis is chronic disorder which is commonly encountered in day today’s clinical practices. It is one of the burning issues having social importance. Increased stress and life style are main predisposing factor which is accounting for wide spared prevalence of this disease. All the skin diseases in Ayurveda have been discussed under the broad heading of Kushtha. Which are further divided in Mahakushtha and Kshudra Kushtha. This paper highlights a case study of Kitibha Kushta (Psoriasis) treated withthe Ayurvedic principles Shodhana Chikitsa.

scholarly journals Scleroderma – Ayurveda Management

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 705-709
Author(s):  
Jai Bhawani Babulal Barai ◽  
Gunvant Hari Yeola ◽  
Priyanka Kanhaiah Yadav ◽  
Puja Sanjay Wagh
Keyword(s):  
Mental Stress ◽  
Severe Pain ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
The Body ◽  
Root Cause ◽  
Nutrition Deficiency ◽  
Day By Day

Skin diseases are commonly observed day by day due to altered life style, improper hygiene, mental stress, over eating and nutrition deficiency. All the skin diseases in Ayurveda have been discussed under the broad heading of Kushtha, which are further divided into Mahakushtha and Kshudra Kushtha. Kapala kushtha is a type of Mahakushtha with symptoms like blackish red skin patches, which resembles pot sherds, dry, rough, thin, wide, of uneven edges with severe pain and less itching. It can be compared to scleroderma; the first specific clinical symptoms to suggest a diagnosis of scleroderma is skin thickening. Later the skin becomes hard, shiny, leathery and hardens like a stone. This article highlights a case study of Kapala Kushtha treated with the Ayurvedic principles in particular Shodhana Chikitsa; the therapy which expels out the morbid Doshas from the body. Kushtha is difficult to cure, so it is called ‘Dushchikitsya’ but by the application of Shodhana therapy, cure of the diseases becomes easier due to removal of the root cause. Here is a case study of 67yrs/female having signs and symptoms of Kapala kushtha. The patient was admitted and managed with Shodhana Chikitsa (purification) which included Raktashodhak Ksheer Basti (medicated enema) and Virechan (purgation) followed by Shaman Chikitsa (pacification) and the results with rationality have been depicted in this article.

Management of psoriasis with Ayurveda Panchakarma and Manibhadragula as Shodhana Rasayana – a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiravila Omanakuttan Pillai Sambhu ◽  
Changuli Krishna Bhat Prathibha ◽  
Kesavan Parameswaran Namboothiri ◽  
Puthanmadom Venkataramana Sharma Anandaraman
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Plaque Psoriasis ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
The Body ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Special Mode ◽  
Special Diet ◽  
Temporary Relief ◽  
Before And After

Abstract Background Plaque Psoriasis is very embarrassing condition of skin as it produces itchy rashes and scaly lesions which may not respond well to the treatment. It can be correlated with Kitibhakushta which is one among the 18 types of Kushta (skin diseases). Several corticosteroids for skin applications are used now a day’s which gives only temporary relief. Case presentation A 36 years old moderate built male patient complains of blackish skin rashes with itching, pain and scaling all over the body for three months. Based on the symptoms, Dosha (Biological humors) involved were assessed as Kapha (binding factors) and Vata (vital force of life) and suggestive of Kitibhakushta. Diagnosis of the Plaque psoriasis was further confirmed by biopsy. Classical Kushta treatment was adopted here. As Poorvakarma (pre-operative procedures), Rukshana (Dehydrating therapy) was done and then Snehapana (intake of medicated ghee) was administered. Then classical Vamana (emetic therapy) and Virechana (purgative therapy) were performed. This took almost one month. After Samsarjana (special diet) patient was administered Manibhadragula as Shodhana Rasayana for a period of one month. Results At the end of Manibhadragula intake, remarkable changes were observed in all the symptoms. There were significant changes seen in PASI, DLQI and photographs taken before and after treatment. Conclusions Here the special mode of administration of Manibhadragula as mentioned in Ashtanga Hridaya helps for Shodhana and the Shodhana itself has Rasayana action. Drugs also have Rasayana property. This made the authors to propose a new concept called Shodhana Rasayana. Classical treatment by considering the condition of Roga (disease) and Rogi (patient) helps for management of Kushta.

Integumentary system

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacinta Kelly ◽  
Joan Simons
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Normal Structure ◽  
The Body ◽  
Mechanical Trauma ◽  
Skin Disorders ◽  
Nursing Management ◽  
Anatomy And Physiology ◽  
System P ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Common Skin

The skin is an organ that serves many functions in maintaining homeostasis in the body (Bryant, 2000). A wide range of diseases manifest in changes in the skin and its appendages, and because the skin is visible and its disorders are often disfiguring, skin disorders can cause emotional and psychological stress for children and their families (Ball & Bindler, 2007). Skin diseases affect 20–33% of the population at any one time, seriously interfering with activities in 10% (Byrant, 2000). Epidemiological evidence suggests that many cases of skin disease do not reach the general practitioner (GP) or even the local pharmacist; nevertheless, each year about 15% of the population consult their GPs about skin complaints (Bryant, 2000). Skin disorders are among the most common health problems in children (Butcher & White, 2005). The infant and child are possibly more vulnerable to the effects of skin disorders and breakdown due to their underdeveloped integumentary system. Understanding the normal condition of the skin can help in the identification of abnormal signs and prompt treatment of skin disorders (Butcher & White, 2005). This chapter will focus on the integumentary system of the child, with reference to the normal structure of the skin together with common alterations and injuries to the skin of the child and the skills required for their nursing management. At the end of this chapter you should be able to do the following: ● Understand the normal child skin anatomy and physiology. ● Understand the fundamentals of a skin assessment in a child. ● Develop an awareness of the management of common skin alterations. ● Understand the nature and treatment of a child with a skin injury. The skin of an infant or child is normally fundamentally the same as that of an adult, although the blood and nerve supplies are immature and the dermis thinner, with less collagen and fewer elastic fibres. This means that the skin is fragile and can be more easily damaged through physical and mechanical trauma (Turnball, 2007). The skin of a newborn is found to have lanugo, which is a very fine, soft, and unpigmented coat of hairs covering its body until it is shed about 14 days after birth.

scholarly journals Aerobic physical exercise in the third trimester in pregnant woman with Hashimoto`s thyroiditis: A case report

2017 ◽  
Vol 74 (7) ◽  
pp. 687-692
Author(s):  
Ksenija Bubnjevic ◽  
Dusan Ugarkovic
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Thyroid Hormones ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone ◽  
Blood Levels ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
The Third ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Subject

Introduction. Physical exercise and thyroid function affect the course and outcome of pregnancy. Pregnancy conversely has an effect on exercise and the secretion of thyroid hormones. It is recommended that pregnant women without medical or obstetric complications engage in physical exercise, as correct exercise and suitable hormonal therapy reduce the risk of a negative course and outcome of the pregnancy. Case report. A 33- year-old marathon runner with diagnosed Hashimoto?s thyroiditis continued to run until she was ready to give birth. The recorded parameters were body mass, and scope and intensity of running. In the third trimester, additional recorded parameters were blood pressure, pulse, blood glucose, prolactin, cortisol and thyroid hormones [thyroxine (T4 and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)]. Foetus growth and development, as well as the status of the subject?s health, were monitored at regular endocrinological and gynaecological examinations. There was an expected increase in body mass during pregnancy, which resulted in a reduction in the running distance and intensity. TSH, cortisol and prolactin blood levels were increased. Statistically, significant correlation has been obtained between TSH and the intensity of running (r = 0.864; p = 0.027). Using the method of cardiotocography (CTG), the average pulse rate in the lower reference range has been recorded (118 bpm). The delivery was induced at the scheduled date. There were no complications in the course and outcome of the pregnancy. Conclusion. Moderate to light aerobic physical exercise had no negative effect on the course and the outcome of the pregnancy in the subject with Hashimoto?s thyroiditis.

scholarly journals Management of Kitibha Kushta (Plaque Psoriasis) with Combination of Ayurvedic Modality-A Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 2304-2312
Author(s):  
Ashvini Dinesh Pardhekar ◽  
Sourabh Deshmukh ◽  
Vinod Ade
Keyword(s):  
Plaque Psoriasis ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Mental Stress ◽  
Food Habits ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Chief Complaint ◽  
External Application ◽  
Long Duration ◽  
Pasi Score

Skin diseases are commonly observed due to altered lifestyle, lack of physical exercise, poor hygiene, mental stress and improper food habits. Kushta  (Skin diseases) is divided into Maha Kushta  (Major skin diseases) and Kshudra Kushta (Minor skin disease). Kitibha Kushta  (Plaque Psoriasis) is included in Kshudra Kushta  commonly found today, having sign and symptoms similar to Plaque psoriasis. Due to relapsing nature of Plaque psoriasis it needs long duration treatment. Ayurveda provides long lasting results by treating the disease and preventing reoccurrence. In this case study, a 43 years old male came to OPD of Kayachikitsa with chief complaint of Kandu  (Itching), dry silvery white patches over left leg treated with Shodhana Chikitsa  (Body purification treatment) using Vaman Karma  (Therapeutic Emesis) and Shaman Chikitsa (Alleviating treatment) using internally Gandhaka Rasayana, Panchatikta Ghrita and S-kin powder, Shabsoria Oil for external application for 1 month. The PASI score was 14.4. Before treatment, after 15 days it was 7.4 and after 30 days it was reduced to 0. Patient got relief in the symptoms. Better result achieved in this case using Shodhana Chikitsa  and Shaman Chikitsa  along with Bahirparimarjan Chikitsa  (External application). 

Neonatal Gastric Web Located in the Body of Stomach: A Case Report

2006 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Jun Hyun Yun ◽  
Hyun Jun Choi ◽  
Ji Hyeo Choi ◽  
Ju Hyun Im ◽  
Se Jong Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
The Body

Overtraining of aerobic physical exercise reduce rats (Rattus norvegicus) memory

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ni Made Ridla Parwata
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Rattus Norvegicus ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Male Rat ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Adult Male Rat ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Heavy Training

Overtraining syndrome is a decrease in physical capacity, emotions and immunity due to training that is too often without adequate periods of rest. Overtraining is often experienced by athletes who daily undergo heavy training with short break periods. This research aims to look at the effect of overtraining aerobic physical exercise on memory in mice. The research method was experimental in vivo with the subject of adult male rat (Rattus Norvegicus) Winstar strain aged 8-10 weeks, body weight 200-250 gr. Divided into three groups, namely the control group, aerobic group and overtraining group. The results of memory tests with water E Maze showed an increase in the duration of travel time and the number of animal errors made by the overtraining group (p = 0.003). This study concludes that overtraining aerobic physical exercise can reduce memory in rat hippocampus.

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