AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY (STHOULYA) –A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Obesity is major downside these days. It is one in every of the foremost common lifestyle disorder. In Northern India obesity is most prevalent in urban population (male 5.5%, female 12.6%). Obesity is not only a cosmetic concern. It will increases your risk of diseases and health issues, like cardiopathy, diabetes, hypertension and depression. As per Ayurveda obesity can be correlated to Sthoulya. A male patient came with complaints of weight gain, excessive perspiration, accrued appetite and exertional dysponea. His BMI was 34.1 kg/m2 and waist circumference was 120 cm. On the basis of clinical presentation he was diagnosed as a case of obesity (Sthoulya). Udwartana, Lekhana Basti & Virechana were done as per classical method. Vital result was found in sign and symptoms of Sthoulya as well as weight, BMI, waist circumference, waist to hip ratio and alternative complaints after the treatment. Hence it can be said that Panchakarma treatment along with some oral medications, can be used as an alternative to costly contemporary treatment methods in cases of obesity (Sthoulya).