WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

Acharya Manish Ji, Dr. Gitika Chaudhary*, Dr. Richa and Dr. Pooja Yadav

ABSTRACT

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), termed Aamvata in Ayurveda, is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by persistent inflammation, joint pain and deformities. Despite advances in modern therapeutic interventions, manypatients seek alternative treatments due to the side effects or partial efficacy of conventional drugs. This casereport explores the integration of Ayurvedic treatment in managing a 61-year-old female with a 10-year history ofRheumatoid Arthritis, presenting with symptoms of pain, swelling in joints and considerable morning stiffness.The patient underwent a 10-day Ayurvedic regimen consisting of specific Panchakarma treatment, ayurvedicmedications, dietary changes and lifestyle adjustments, focusing on detoxification and the rebalancing of the Vatadosha. Pre-treatment assessment showed elevated inflammatory markers with Rheumatoid Factor (RF) at 93.5IU/ml, C-Reactive Protein (CRP) at 57.70 mg/L, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) at 90 mm. Subjectiveevaluations included a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain at 8/10, Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) scoreat 2.5, and poor scores on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales(DASS). Following the Ayurvedic intervention, notable improvements were observed. RF reduced to 63.00 IU/ml,CRP to 19.70 mg/L and ESR to 65 mm. The patient reported a decrease in pain (VAS score decreased to 3/10),reduced morning stiffness duration (from 90 minutes to 30 minutes) and enhanced functional ability (HAQ scoreimproved to 1.0). Improvements in sleep quality and psychological well-being were also reported with lowerscores on PSQI and DASS. This case underscores the potential of Ayurvedic medicine as a complementaryapproach in Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment. A reduction in both objective inflammatory markers and subjectivepain and discomfort illustrates the effectiveness of the Ayurvedic modalities employed. These findings advocatefor more rigorous research and consideration of Ayurvedic treatments in integrative medical practices to enhanceoverall management and patient quality of life in Rheumatoid Arthritis. This report highlights not only thesymptomatic relief provided by such treatments but also encourages a broader acceptance and further scientificexploration into Ayurvedic treatment for chronic diseases.