Abstract

CASE STUDY ON AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF PRAMEHA

*Dr. G. Vinay Mohan, Dr. Dhanya P. R. and Dr. Jyoti Ashok Belavi

ABSTRACT

Prameha is shleshma pradhana tridoshaja vyadhi which is characterised by frequent and turbid urination.[1] It can be divided into three types based on doshik predominance which is also subdivided into further types they are Kaphaja into 10 types, Pittaja into 6 types, Vataja into 4 types which is also Avasthanusara bheda of this vyadhi. Based on the Chikitsa aspect it can be also classified as sthoola pramehi and krusha pramehi.[2] Diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2 is one of the global problems of the present day and it is gaining more attention. It is expected to continue as a major health problem and leads to serious complications. India is one of the top 5 countries with the highest prevalence of DM.[3] The signs and symptoms of diabetes can be corelated to Madhumeha of Ayurveda.

Keywords: Prameha, Diabetes mellitus, Madumeha, Nidana.