A case study on management of Sheetapitta with special reference to Chronic Urticaria
Abstract
Background: Sheetapitta is one of the Twak Vikara mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic Samhita. Sheetapitta is Tridoshaj Vyadhi occurs after exposure to cold breeze. This dominantly leads to the vitiation of Kapha and Vata Dosha associated with Pitta Dosha and circulate all over the body manifesting as maculopapular rash. The symptoms include Varti Damshavat Shotha and Kandu due to dominance of Kapha, Shula due to Vata and Daha caused by vitiation of Pitta Dosha. Sheetapitta can be correlated with urticaria due to resemblance of etiological factors and symptomatology. Aim & Objectives: The aim of the study is to access the efficacy of Ayurvedic management (Shaman Chikitsa) in Sheetapitta. Materials & Methods: It is a single case study. A 44 year old female patient presented with complaints of elevated reddish irregular lesions associated with gradual onset of itching and burning sensation all over the body since 4 months. Itching starts immediately after the consumption of food items like non-veg, spices, citrus fruits, oily food, dry fruits and nuts. The symptoms aggravated more in the night time and gradually subside in the morning. The diagnosis was done as Sheetapitta. Result: Ayurvedic management was done by using Shaman Chikitsa can effectively manage Sheetapitta (urticaria) and improved the quality of life of patient. Conclusion: This case report shows that the classical Sheetapitta treatment was significantly effective in treating urticaria.
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