Ama with Special reference to Nidanpanchakatmak view of Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis) and Rheumatoid Factor

Abstract

The primary aim and objective of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of healthy person and to eradicate the disease of a diseased person is the secondary one. Today the era of modernization and fast life, everybody is busy and living stressful life. A change of lifestyle of modern human being has created several disharmonies in his biological system. Due to Agnimandya, Adhya Rasa becomes immature and improperly metabolized substance called Ama, present in Amasaya. Ama which is manifested due to derangement of Agni gets lodged in kapha-sthanas with the help of vitiated Vyan Vayu producing stiffness, swelling, and tenderness, in the joint. Derangement of kapha Dosha especially shleshaka kapha in Amavata produces joint pain and swelling with tenderness which can be correlated with Rheumatoid Arthritis. The rheumatoid factor (RF) test is primarily used to help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to help distinguish RA from other forms of arthritis or other conditions that cause similar symptoms