ULCERATIVE COLITIS: A CASE STUDY W.S.R TO AAMAJ RAKTATISAAR

Abstract

Ulcerative colitis is one of the most challenging diseases. This disease affects the patient during the most active period of life, i.e., 20-40 years of age. The highest incidence and prevalence of ulcerative colitis have been re-ported in Northern Europe. It is more prevalent in Western countries; however, recognition of ulcerative colitis is increasing in Asia. Its incidence is 40-1001/100000, which increases with urbanization. It takes a long time to cure and usually relapses. The main clinical features are increased frequency of bowel evacuation, anorectal bleeding, and general debility. The symptoms of ulcerative colitis can be compared with Raktatisaar in Ayurved. This is a case study of a Female pt aged 36 years suffering from ulcerative colitis for eight months on contempo-rary medicine. This patient was given Aamhar Chikitsa, Chikitsa of Annavaha Srotas, and Pureeshwaha Srotas, and curative treatment of colonic ulcers with Matra Basti. This not only gave the patient relief but also delayed the relapse of the disease for a more extended period. The goal of the treatment was to relieve the patient from the complaint, delay the relapse, improve the quality of life, and reduce or finish the dependency of the patient on steroids.