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ASSESSMENT OF ROLE OF PRAKRITI IN THE PREVALENCE OF COVID - 19: A CASE STUDY
Dr. Vikas Jain*, Dr. Supriya Gautam and Dr. Ashok Kumar Sharma
ABSTRACT
This case study focuses on a single patient who suffered with COVID-19 viral infection. With no definite treatment available, prevention remains the best strategy therefore assessment of disease prevalence become essential. The prevalence of such types of disease also depends upon the Prakriti of person. Prakriti merely determined by the Ahara and Vihara of the mother during pregnancy along with other factors. Prakriti determines individual’s immunity, as well as the onset and progression of diseases. Therefore, understanding an individual's Prakriti can help in devising preventive and therapeutic strategies. In this case study, the patient was found to have a predominant Kapha Dosha. The patient’s initial complaints were recorded, and a detailed Prakriti assessment was conducted to understand the relationship between their body constitution and the COVID-19 infection. Kapha Dosha predominance associated with phlegm and mucus accumulation, thus patient experienced severe infection. This observation suggested that individuals with Kapha Dosha imbalance and Pitta predominance are more susceptible to infection like COVID-19.
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