scholarly journals A CLINICAL EVALUATION OF MATRA BASTI AND KATI BASTI WITH DHANWANTARAM TAILA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GRIDHRASI

2021 ◽  
pp. 17-31
Author(s):  
N. Haritha ◽  
Rashmi. R ◽  
Nighil Gigi ◽  
Binu.M.B
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Evaluation ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Gridhrasi comes under 80 types of Nanatmaja Vatavyadhi. The cardinal signs and symptoms of Gridhrasi are Ruk (pain), Toda (pricking sensation), Spandana (twitching) in the Sphik, Kati, Uru, Janu, Jangha and Pada in order and Sakthikshepa Nigraha i.e., restricted lifting of the leg associated with Gourava, Aruchi. Kati Basti is widely being practiced throughout country as Bahyaupakrama which has both Snehana and Swedana effects. Matra Basti is Snehana procedure which does Vataanulomana, Vatashamana. Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of Matrabasti and Katibasti with Dhanvantaram Taila in the management of Gridhrasi. Materials and Methods: Patients presenting with the classical features of Gridhrasi and between the age group of 16 to 50 years irrespective of sex were selected and allotted in Group A, B and C with 15 patients in each group. Group A was administered with Matra basti with Dhanwantram Taila and Group B with Kati basti with Dhanwantram Taila and Group C with both Matra basti and Kati basti with Dhanwantram Taila for 9 days. Results: In combined treatment of Kati Basti and Matra Basti in Group C there was tremendous response in relieving Ruk (73%), Toda (46%), Spandana (60%), Supti (80%), Gourava (73%), Aruchi (66%), Sparshasahyata (73.3%) SLR (60%). In Group A, patients subjected to Matra Basti was effective in relieving Ruk (26.7%), Toda (13.3%), Spandana (26.7%), Supti (66.7%), Gourava (46.7%), Aruchi (53.3%), Sparshasahyata (13.3%) SLR (6.7%). In Group B patients subjected to Kati Basti was effective in relieving Ruk (6.7%), Toda (0%), Spandana (0%), Supti (40%), Gourava (20%), Aruchi (0%), Sparshasahyata (20%) SLR (0%). Conclusion: On the basis of the results of this study, it can be clearly concluded that combined treatment of Matrabasti and Kati basti with Dhanwantaram taila provided significant relief in the signs and symptoms of Gridhrasi than individually performed Matra basti and Kati basti with Dhanwantaram taila.

scholarly journals CLINICAL EVALUATION OF EFFICACY OF KUSTHADI CHURNA WITH UDUMBARADI TAILA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KARNINI YONIVYAPAD W.S.R. TO CERVICAL EROSION

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
*Chaurasia Ranju Kumari ◽  
C.M. Jain ◽  
B. Pushplatha ◽  
K. Bharathi
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Evaluation ◽  
Squamous Epithelium ◽  
Therapy Group ◽  
Benign Lesion ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Columnar Epithelium ◽  
Single Drug ◽  
Group A ◽  
Stratified Squamous Epithelium ◽  
Group B

Karnini yonivyapad is one of the gynaecological disorders described in Ayurveda under the umbrella of the Yonivyapad. According to the signs and symptoms, it is more nearer to the benign lesion cervical erosion, which occurs due to the replacement of the stratified squamous epithelium of the portio-vaginalis by the columnar epithelium of endocervix. The treatment is designed to destruct the columnar epithelium by any method and to promote the re-epithelization of the squamous tissues. Keeping this point in view, the present clinical trial is taken up with the aim of clinical evaluation of efficacy of Kusthadi churna with Udumbaradi taila in the management of Karnini yonivyapad (cervical erosion). Kusthadi churna along with Yonipichu with Udumbaradi taila group-A, and group-B only Udumbaradi taila yonipichu, and results were assessed on the basis of the epithelization of erosion and improvement in the symptoms. The study reveals that the mixed therapy group showed better results than the group of single drug.

scholarly journals Comparative clinical study of Nasya Karma and Shirodhara with Prapaundarikadi Taila in Ardhavabhedaka w.s.r. to Migraine

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (05) ◽  
pp. 46-58
Author(s):  
Navyashree M S ◽  
Rashmi R
Keyword(s):  
Marked Improvement ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Unilateral Headache ◽  
Comparative Clinical Study ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Cardinal Feature

Background: Ardhavabhedaka is a type of Shiroroga with the cardinal feature of unilateral headache, which if left untreated leads to complications like blindness and hearing loss. This disease can be correlated to Migraine head-ache based on the clinical manifestations. Nasya Karma and Shirodhara are the prime treatment modalities for Shirorogas. Objectives: To evaluate the effects of Nasyakarma and Shirodhara in the management of Ardhavabhedhaka. Material and Methods: Patients presenting with the classical features of Ardhavabhedaka and between the age group of 18 to 60 years irrespective of sex were selected and allotted in Group A and B with 20 patients in each group. Group A was administered with Nasya with Prapaundarikadi Taila and Group B with Shirodhara with Prapaundarikadi Taila for 7 days. Result: Data was tabulated and analyzed using Student t-test, paired proportion test, which showed marked improvement in patients with Ardhavabhedaka in both the groups. Nasya and Shirodhara with Prapaundarikadi Taila is proved effective in all patients. According to percentage wise relief in the symptoms of Ardhavabhedaka in Group A and B, Group A showed comparatively better relief. Conclusion: On the basis of the results of this study, it can be clearly concluded that Nasya performed with Prapaundarikadi Taila provided significant relief in the signs and symptoms of Ardhavabhedaka than Shirodhara performed with Prapaundarikadi Taila.

Echocardiographic Evaluation of Cardiac Remodeling After Surgical Closure of Ventricular Septal Defect in Different Age Group

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
Mohammad Aminullah ◽  
Fahmida Akter Rima ◽  
Asraful Hoque ◽  
Mokhlesur Rahman Sazal ◽  
Prodip Biswas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ventricular Septal Defect ◽  
Ejection Fraction ◽  
Cardiac Remodeling ◽  
Septal Defect ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Surgical Closure ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Fractional Shortening

Background: Cardiac remodeling is important issue after surgical closure of ventricular septal defect.Objective: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate cardiac remodeling by echocardiography by measuring the ejection fraction, fractional shortening, left ventricular internal diameter during diastole (LVIDd) and left ventricular internal diameter during systole (LVIDs) after surgical closure of ventricular septal defect in different age group. Methodology: This prospective cohort studies was conducted in the Department of Cardiac Surgery at National Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (NICVD), Dhaka. Patient with surgical closure of VSD were enrolled into this study purposively and were divided into 3 groups according to the age. In group A (n=10), patients were within the age group of 2.0 to 6.0 years; age of group B (n=8) patients were 6.1-18.0 years and the group C (n=6) aged range was 18.1-42.0 years. Echocardiographic variables such as ejection fraction, fractional shortening, LVIDd, LVIDs were taken preoperatively and at 1st and 3rd month of postoperative values. Result: A total number of 24 patients was recruited for this study. The mean ages of all groups were 12.60±12.09. After 1 month ejection fraction were decreased by 5.97%, 6.71% and 5.66% in group A, group B and group C respectively. After 3 months ejection fraction were increased by 6.13%, 5.13% and 5.14% in group A, group B and group C respectively. After 1 month fractional shortening were decreased by 13.55%, 9.30% and 9.09% in group A, group B and group C respectively. After 3 months fractional shortening were increased by 7.23%, 7.35% and 4.55% in group A, group B and group C respectively. After 1 month LVIDd were increased by 1.97%, 1.91% and 1.32% in group A, group B and group C respectively. After 3 months LVIDd were decreased by 10.84%, 9.89% and 7.34% in group A, group B and group C respectively. After 1 month LVIDs were increased by 2.19%, 2.86% and 1.98% in group A, group B and group C respectively. After 3 months LVIDs were decreased by 11.68%, 10.97% and 8.87% in group A, group B and group C respectively.Conclusion: Cardiac remodeling occurred after surgical closure of ventricular septal defect and remodeling were more significant in younger age group. Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, 2016;2(2):69-74

A Study on Frozen Shoulder and its clinical management through Nasaapana and Nasya

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Praveenkumar H. Bagali ◽  
A. S. Prashanth
Keyword(s):  
Medical Science ◽  
Frozen Shoulder ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Animal Kingdom ◽  
Shoulder Joints ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

The unique position of man as a master mechanic of the animal kingdom is because of skilled movements of his hands and when this shoulder joints get obstructed, we call it as Apabahuka (Frozen shoulder), we do not find satisfactory management in modern medical science. Various effective treatment modalities have been mentioned which reverse the pathogenesis, Shodhana is advised initially followed by Shamana therapies. In the present study 30 patients were selected incidentally and placed randomly into two groups A and B, with 15 subjects in each group. Group A received Amapachana with Panchakola Churna, Jambeera Pinda Sweda and Nasya Karma. Group B received Amapachana with Panchakola Churna, Jambeera pinda Sweda and Nasaapana. In both the groups two months follow up was done. Both groups showed significant improvement in the signs and symptoms of Apabahuka as well as the activities of daily livings, thereby improving the quality of life of the patients. Nasya Karma and Nasaapana provided highly significant results in all the symptoms of Apabahuka. In the present study as per the clinical data, Nasaapana is found to be more effective than Nasya Karma.

Clinical evaluation of Kasisadi Ghrita local application in Parikartika (Fissure-in-ano)

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (04) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mamta Gopalrao Mate ◽  
D. N. Farande ◽  
Vinay M. Pandey ◽  
Snehal Kukade
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Evaluation ◽  
Severe Pain ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Study Trial ◽  
Local Application ◽  
Trial Group ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Fissure In Ano

Background: Parikartika is characterized by sharp cutting pain in anal regionIn Parikartika, Teevrashoola, bleeding is seen, similarly severe pain and slimy blood discharge are seen in Fissure-in-ano. Objective: To assess the efficiency of Kasisadi Ghruta local application in the management of fissure-in-ano. Methods: The patient having classical signs and symptoms of Parikartika (fissure in ano) having Age group 20 to 60 years were recruited for the study. Trial group was treated with Kasisadi Ghruta twice a day local application for 28 days. Results: Average relief observed was 62.5% in most of symptoms. Kasisadi Ghruta is having Shothahara, Vedanasthapana and Ropana properties due to which it helps in healing of fissure in ano. Conclusion: Kasisadi Ghruta local application is having better results in fissure-in-ano.

RANDOMIZED COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ONDANSETRON AND COMBINATION OF ONDANSETRON AND DEXAMETHASONE, AS A PROPHYLAXIS OF POST-OPERATIVE NAUSEAAND VOMITING IN ADULTS UNDERGOING ELECTIVE LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERIES

2021 ◽  
pp. 48-49
Author(s):  
Rumani Ruku ◽  
Jasmeen Chowdhary
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Surgical Care ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Nausea And Vomiting ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Patient Response ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Post Operative Nausea

Background: Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is quite associated with laparoscopic surgery. In-spite of advances in surgery and post surgical care, nausea and vomiting still has a high incidence. This study was planned to explore the efcacy of a combination therapy of ondansetron with dexamethasone against PONVand compare the results with the efcacy of ondensetron-only. Method:Arandomized clinical trial study was conducted in the Department of Anesthesia, GMC Jammu, over a period of 6 months, on 50 patients in the age group of 18-50 years, of either gender, undergoing laparoscopic surgeries under general anesthesia. Patients were divided into two groups of 25 each: Group A received 4 mg of Ondansetron intravenously, while Group B received 4 mg of Ondansetron and 8 mg of Dexamethasone intravenously, soon after intubation. Results: The demographic variables of two groups were similar. While 19 (76%) patients showed post-operative nausea in Group A, while in Group B, only 8 (32%) patients experienced nausea, which was very signicant. Similarly, 11 (44%) patients showed post-operative vomiting in GroupAand only 2 (8%) complained of vomiting. 24% patients did not complain about any kind of nausea or vomiting in GroupA. Mild nausea was observedin60%patientsinGroupA,while amongonly32%patientsingroupB.Nocomplications of anykindwereobservedduringthisstudy. Conclusion: Ondensetron and dexamethasone, administered intravenously, after intubation, in laparoscopic surgery, is safe and has a better patient response in preventing post-operative nausea and vomiting.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF C1-C2 SUSTAINED NATURAL APOPHYSEAL GLIDE COMBINED WITH DRY NEEDLING ON PRESSURE POINT THRESHOLD AND HEADACHE DISABILITY IN CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE.

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramesh Chandra Patra ◽  
Patitapaban Mohanty ◽  
Ajay P Gautam
Keyword(s):  
Therapy Group ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Cervicogenic Headache ◽  
Dry Needling ◽  
Pressure Point ◽  
Cervicogenic Headaches ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Headache Disability ◽  
Group B

 Objective: The main objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling and mulligan C1-C2 sustained natural apophyseal glides (SNAGs) in increasing pressure point threshold and reducing headache disability in patients with CGH.Methods: This study was conducted on 150 patients. They were divided into three groups for the purpose of the study. Group A was referred to as the dry needling group. They were subjected to dry needling for treating the pain. Group B was the manual therapy group. The patients in this group were subjected to C1-C2 SNAGs. Group C was the combined group. Patients belonging to this group were given C1-C2 SNAGs along with dry needling.Results: Statistical analysis paired t-test was used for comparison of the mean within every group where it showed significant improvement in all the parameter (p<0.05).Conclusion: There was a consistent reduction in tenderness and improvement in disability of the patients belonging to all groups. However, Group C, where the patients were subjected to combined treatment, showed better results. Results of this study indicate that dry needling along with mulligan C1-C2 SNAGs is more beneficial in patients suffering from cervicogenic headaches.

scholarly journals Effects of Swiss ball exercise and Pilates exercise on core muscle strengthening in college cricketers

Biomedicine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 377-380
Author(s):  
K. Kamatchi ◽  
B. Arun ◽  
G. Tharani ◽  
G. Yuvarani ◽  
G. Vaishnavi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mean Value ◽  
Terminal Segment ◽  
Core Stability ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Muscle Strengthening ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Swiss Ball

Introduction and Aim: Cricket is one of the most popular game in India played by men and women of all ages. Core stability is defined as the ability to control the position and movement of the trunk over the pelvis to allow optimum production, transfer and control of force and movement to the terminal segment. Major muscles involved are pelvic floor muscles, Transverse abdominis, multifidus, internal and external obliques, and rectus abdominis. Core is used to stabilize the thorax and the pelvis during dynamic movement. The study helps to compare the effectiveness of Swiss ball exercise and Pilates exercise on gaining core muscle strength. The aim of the study is to compare the effect of Swiss ball exercise and Pilates exercise on core muscle strengthening in college cricketers. Materials and Methods: The design of the study is comparative type. The study was carried out in faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr.M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute. The study sample of 30 male college cricketers between the age group of 18 to 25 years are included in the study. Individuals with associated neuromuscular conditions, any injuries to lower limbs and any spinal injuries have been excluded in the study. Swiss ball and Pilates mat are the materials used. Sphygmomanometer is the outcome measure.30 male individuals between the age group of 18 to 25 years were divided into two groups, group A and group B. Individuals in the group A (n=15) received the Swiss ball exercise and group B (n=15) received Pilates exercise for 4 session/ week for 6 weeks. Results: On comparing the mean values of group A and group B on double leg lowering test (DLLT), it shows significant decrease in the post test mean values but (group B- Pilates exercise) shows (30.60) which has the lower mean value is more effective than (group A- Swiss ball exercise) (46.80) at P ? 0.001. Hence, null hypothesis is rejected. Conclusion: The study concluded that both the group was effective but while comparing Pilates exercise showed the potential treatment option than swiss ball exercise. Hence, Pilates exercise was effective on core muscle strengthening in college cricketers. Keywords: Swiss ball; Pilates mat; core muscle; sphygmomanometer.

scholarly journals A Randomized Comparative Clinical Study to evaluate the effect of Bodhi Vruksha Twak Kashaya with Madhu and Guduchi Kashaya in the Management of Vatarakta with special reference to Gouty Arthritis

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
pp. 22-29
Author(s):  
K. M. Bhavana ◽  
Umesh C. ◽  
Neelakanta Sajjanar ◽  
Gopala Krishna G.
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Gouty Arthritis ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Renal Diseases ◽  
Comparative Clinical Study ◽  
Evolution Of Technology ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Contemporary Medicine ◽  
Potential Signal

Background: Vatarakta is a disease which is said to affect the population indulging in sedentary lifestyle. In today’s era the evolution of technology has reached a point where pretty much anything is available at the touch of a button. The lifestyle of today’s population is breeding ground for diseases like Vatarakta. Based on the causes, signs and symptoms, Vatarakta may be correlated to gouty arthritis in contemporary medicine. Gout affects about 2.1 million worldwide. Its prevalence is increasing; moreover it is a potential signal for unrecognized co-morbidities like obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and renal diseases. In India the prevalence of gout is 2-6 per 1000. The purpose of this study is to explore and find out an effective, less expensive, easily available and well accepted drug with minimal or no complications for this dreadful condition. Materials and Methods: 40 patients diagnosed with Vatarakta w.s.r Gouty Arthritis were assigned randomly into 2 groups. Group A, were administered Bodhi Vruksha Twak Kashaya 50ml B.I.D with Madhu and Group B were administered Guduchi Kashaya 50ml B.I.D for a duration of 30 days. Assessment was done on day 0, day 15, day 30, and day 45. Observations and Results: In the present study Group A showed statistical significant results in all the parameters except for Sandhishotha and group B showed statistical significant result in Sandhishoola, Sandhidaha, Sparshasahaishnuta and uric acid levels. Conclusion: Overall result shows patients treated with Guduchi Kashaya showed better results than patients treated with Bodhi Vruksha Twak Kashaya with Madhu in Vatarakta with special reference to Gouty Arthritis.

scholarly journals Comparative evaluation of nebulised 3% saline versus nebulised 0.9% saline in the treatment of acute bronchiolitis

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 1182
Author(s):  
Pragalatha Kumar A. ◽  
Indhuja Rajarathinam ◽  
Aruna Gowdra
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Severity Score ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Clinical Severity ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Acute Bronchiolitis ◽  
Clinical Severity Score ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Background: Acute bronchiolitis is the most common respiratory tract infection in young children. Despite the high prevalence of acute bronchiolitis, no consensus exists on the management. Studies have shown that except oxygen therapy, no other treatment found to be effective. Hence, the present study was conducted to find out the efficacy of nebulised 3% saline versus is 0.9% saline for the treatment of acute bronchiolitis.Methods: A prospective randomized controlled study of 150 children between the age group of 2 months to 24 months with signs and symptoms of Acute Bronchiolitis admitted to Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Bangalore from January 2016 to December 2016 formed the study group, they were randomized into 2 groups, one received 3% saline nebulization and the other received 0.9% saline.Results: A total of 150 children were enrolled in the study, 75 children (group A) received 0.9% saline and 75 children (group B) received 3% saline. At 24 hours, the mean clinical severity score for group A was 2.49±1.03 and group B was 2.16±0.49 (P=0.013). The duration of hospital stay was shorter (1-3 days) in 3% saline with a mean of 2.35 days and was longer (3-5 days) in 0.9% saline with mean value of 4.04 days which was statistically significant (p <0.001).Conclusions: 3% saline nebulization can be used as an effective treatment for acute bronchiolitis. It significantly reduced the clinical severity score and length of hospital stay compared to 0.9% normal saline.

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