Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune inflammatory disease involving multiple joints.
In Ayurveda Rheumatoid arthritis is considered as Amavata which is caused because of imbalanced digestive power and Vata dosha.
the disease occurs at any age but peaks between 30 and 50 years. The reason would be the fast and stressed lifestyle at this age.
Signs and symptoms
✓ Pain in the joint especially small joints
✓ Swelling of the joints
✓ Stiffness specially in the morning
✓ Tenderness of the joints
✓ Warmth of the joints
According to American Rheumatic association
✓ Morning stiffness lasting for one hour
✓ Arthritis of 3 or more joints
✓Arthritis of hand joints
✓ Symmetrical arthritis
✓ Presence of Rheumatoid nodules
✓ Radiological changes
Treatment
Ayurveda considers elimination of disease from its root cause hence the causative factors of the disease has to be avoided.
followed by treatment measures like
✓ Langhana - Fasting
✓ Deepana - Improving digestion
✓ Pachana - Improving metabolism and elimination of toxins.
✓ Oral medications
Diet and lifestyle modifications
✓ Include spices like Ginger, pepper and turmeric in the diet.
✓ Include food articles which are having anti-inflammatory property in the diet.
eg - Bittergourd, Giloy, Methi, white gourd etc.
✓ Consume warm and light diet which are easily digestible.
✓ Avoid food articles which are difficult for digestion.
eg- Non-vegetarian, Milk and milk products, uncooked vegetables, fresh grains.
✓ Don't consume food before digestion of the previous meal.
✓ Don't eat late at night nd early morning.
✓ Avoid physical activities immediately after taking food.
✓ Don't massage the involved joint with any oil as it may increase the condition.
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