Integrative Management of Severe Case of Anaemia (Pittaj Pandu) with Ayurveda and Contemporary Medicine - A Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v12i4.1346Keywords:
Ayurveda, Haemoglobin, Anaemia, Pittaj Pandu, Rasa-PradoshaAbstract
Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells and Hemoglobin. Anemia is an extremely common disease affecting up to one-third of the global population. In many cases, it is asymptomatic and requires no management but, if it undiagnosed or left untreated for a prolonged period of time can lead to multiorgan failure and can even death. Anaemia in Ayurveda is corelated with Pandu. Pandu Roga is said to be Rasa Pradoshaja. Vyadhi. Pandutha means Pallor which is the characteristic feature of all five varieties of Pandu Roga. The general symptoms of Pandu Roga are Pandutha (Pallor), Shrama (Fatigue), Shwasa (Breathlessness), Arohana Ayasa (Exertional Dyspnea), Hridrava (Palpitations) etc. All these symptoms closely resembles with Anaemia. In this present case study, a 49 year male patient presented with the symptoms of Pandu and was treated successfully with the help of Ayurvedic Medications. The signs and symptoms along with Haemoglobin, MCV, MCH, MCHC, were assessed before and after treatment. There was significant improvement observed after the treatment.
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