World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

ARSHA NIDANA ▬ AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Rohit Pandey* and Sunil Khandare*

ABSTRACT

? Introduction: Hemorrhoids are called Arshas in Ayurveda. Piles are certainly one of the commonest ailments that affect mankind. It is difficult to obtain an accurate figure for their incidence. The food habits and lifestyles of modern man also added to the increase in the rate of incidence of Arshas. Arshas is a disease which troubles the diseased as an enemy will do. ? Aim and objectives:- The present study was conducted to study concepts of Arsha. ? Design:- Observational study. ? Methodology: A minimum of 30 patients suffering from Lakshana of Arsha be selected for the study. A special case proforma was prepared which includes details of history taking physical signs, symptoms as mentioned in our classics and allied sciences. ? Results: 50% of patients were taken dravya which was not suitable for body, 36.6% of patients taken food guru Ahara and Atikrant madhyapana in Aharaj nidana. Among Viharaja nidana, 40% of patients feel excessive in sexual intercourse and Excessive Physical exercise, 30% of patients sitting in a defecation position for a longer time. In mansika nidana, 60% of patients had Shoka followed by 30% had Achinta. ? Discussion:- All Demographical data were used and discussed. ? Conclusion:- Arshas is effected day-to-day of human being nowadays. Proper exercise and light hard work per day which can reduce to chance for hemorrhoids.

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