A CASE STUDY ON THE ROLE OF AYURVEDIC INTERVENTIONS IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND HYPERTENSION

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the joints, leading to persistent inflammation, pain, swelling, stiffness, and progressive joint destruction. The condition is associated with various risk factors, including advancing age, female gender, genetic predisposition, and environmental triggers like smoking and improper dietary habits. Modern treatments focus on managing synovial inflammation through medication, while Ayurveda approaches RA as Amavata, a disorder involving impaired digestion and the accumulation of toxins in the joints. Ayurvedic therapies aim to restore balance, detoxify the body, and alleviate symptoms through treatments like Panchakarma. This case study explores the integration of Ayurvedic treatments with conventional therapies for managing RA and associated hypertension in a 51-year-old female patient, treated at Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited Hospital, Amritsar, Punjab. The patient underwent a comprehensive Ayurvedic regimen, including JanuBasti, JanuLepam, NadiSwedan, and PatraPindaSwedan, in addition to Ayurvedic formulations. Significant improvements were observed in pain, swelling, joint mobility, and blood pressure, with reductions in inflammatory markers (Rheumatoid Factor, Anti-CCP, ESR). This case highlights the potential of combining traditional and modern treatments in managing RA and associated comorbidities. Further clinical trials are necessary to validate these findings.