Gouty Arthritis

Why Panckarma is recommended for Gouty arthritis?
Gouty arthritis is a metabolic disease related with protein metabolism. Abnormality in metabolism of uric acid, body fails to eliminate uric acid and tends to increase in blood. As the time passes uric acid tends to accumulate in tissues mainly in gravity dependent areas, in toe or in ankle or rarely in hands and produces arthritis. In the beginning arthritis will be episodic and gradually becomes continuous and pain spreads to multiple joints. Panchakarma treatments mainly Virechana (Purging) along with massage and heating with herbal oil and decoction gives very good result in reducing the pain and arthritis. But the herbal formulation should be continued for 3-5 years for better result. The uric acid level should be maintained below 6-7mg/dl and never above 9mg/dl continuously for 3 years to cure this condition. The uric acid crystals gradually get dissolved in to the system and the arthritis can be cured by the above treatment. Strict diet of low protein should be followed throughout the course of the treatment. Alcoholic beverages, leafy vegitables, carbonated drinks should be totally avoided at least for three years.

Are there any chances of recurrence of Gouty arthritis after this treatment?
After Panchakarma if the patient takes the medicines continuously for 3-5 years and if the urate crystal gets dissolved, then the chances of recurrence are very less as it takes 15-30 years to once again develop the urate crystals in tissues.

Can we completely cure this condition by following the above treatment?
Yes this condition can be cured with proper medicine, diet and regimen when followed for more than 3-5 years.

Who can take the above treatment?
All the patients suffering from Gouty arthritis can take this treatment.

Whether this treatment can be taken along with modern or allopathic medicines?
Yes if the symptoms are very severe this treatment can be taken along with allopathic medicines in the beginning and gradually we can completely switch over to Ayurvedic medicines.

What is the complete course of treatment for Panckakarma treatment as inpatient?
14 – 21 days’ treatment is very essential. But in mild cases we can perform this treatment in 7-8 days.