@article{Pratima Prafulla Mohite_PN Deshmukhe_2022, title={Ayurvedic and modern approach to Diabetic Neuropathy : A Review}, volume={7}, url={https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1638}, abstractNote={<p>In Ayurveda, Diabetes mellitus closely resembles a disorder called <em>Madhumeha</em>, which is a subtype of <em>Vataja Prameha</em>. In <em>Avarnjanya Madhumeha </em>vitiated <em>Kapha</em>, <em>Pitta </em>and <em>Meda </em>causes <em>Avarana </em>to <em>Vata </em>that leads its aggravation causing diminution of vital <em>Dhatus</em>. This may lead to the complication of <em>Madhumeha </em>such as Diabetic Neuropathy. Neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes affecting approximately 30% of diabetic patients. Diabetic neuropathies are thought to result from diabetic micro vascular injury involving small blood vessels that supply nerves in addition to macro vascular conditions that can culminate in diabetic neuropathy. Although the invention of insulin and hypoglycemics have done a great service for diabetics, yet these patients do not get a proper solution for their neuropathic complications.&nbsp; The most common signs found in diabetic sensory polyneuropathy are diminished perception of vibration sensation and impairment of all other modalities of sensations. As per Ayurvedic principles there is involvement of&nbsp;<em>Vata</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Pitta Dosa</em>&nbsp;in diabetic neuropathy. In Ayurvedic classics symptoms like&nbsp;<em>Suptata</em>&nbsp;(numbness) and&nbsp;<em>Daha</em>&nbsp;(burning sensation) in body parts especially in hands and feet are described as&nbsp;<em>Purvarupa</em>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<em>Prameha</em>. <em>Daha</em>&nbsp;is also described among the&nbsp;<em>Upadravas </em>(complications) of&nbsp;<em>Prameha</em>. These are very common features of diabetic neuropathy. As we know that diabetic neuropathy is common complication amongst diabetics. In conventional medicine tricyclic antidepressants, anticonvulsants, opiates, membrane stabilizers and antioxidants are used in diabetic peripheral polyneuropathy for symptomatic relief. All these drugs have their side effects. Hence there is need to find out safer and effective treatment from the sources other than conventional medicine.</p&gt;}, number={1}, journal={Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences}, author={Pratima Prafulla Mohite and PN Deshmukhe}, year={2022}, month={Mar.}, pages={199 - 204} }