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Joint Pain
According to Ayurveda Joint & Muscle pains are caused by the aggravation of vata dosha. It is a condition which is caused by accumulation of Ama and aggravation of Vata. (Ama is a toxic by-product due to improper digestion). This Ama circulates in the whole body and deposits or gets collected at the sites which are weaker. When it deposits in the joints and at the same time there is aggravation of Vata, it gets results into joint-disease.
Symptoms
- The main symptom of this disease is severe pain in the affected joints. The tissues in and around the joints become inflamed and movement of the joint becomes extremely painful. Untreated arthritis may lead to permanent deformity of the affected joints.
- Fever in case of infections
- Immense pain & stiffness in affected muscles, specially stiffness and pain (i.e., fingers, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles) in the morning.
- Excruciating pain and stiffness in the joints
Root Causes
The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Joint pain as a symptom. There are likely to be other possible causes.
- Wear-and-tear, such as from
- Joint overuse
- Joint strain
- Joint sprain
- Joint injury
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, or joint inflammation
- Gout and Pseudogout
Conditions that affect metabolism. These conditions result from materials being deposited into the joints.
- Infections of the joint
Many infections cause aching joints and aching muscles
- Viral infection – Common cold
- Flu
- Bacterial infection
- Autoimmune disorders
In which a person’s body produces antibodies against its own tissues. These disorders include Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematus.
Pathophysiology
Causes include both internal and external factors. Ama associated with Vata quickly moves to different parts of the body and accumulates where circulation is sluggish or slow such as the hands, knees and other bone joint. It is also more common in old age when Vata naturally increases in the body. Meat diet, foods such as ice cream, to much concentrated dairy products such as aged cheese or goods of sour cream or cheese with your meals, cold foods especially during cold weather which vitiates Vata, heavy cakes, pastries and candies, packaged and processed foods with little fiber are the main dietary causes. Gas producing vegetables and legumes also create more internal air which moves the toxins to different parts also the condition. This ama blocks tissue pores and passages. This causes heaviness and weakness of the heart which becomes the seat of the disease.
Types Of Pain
- Vata type:
Most common type. Severe, throbbing and cutting pain that is variable and migrating. This becomes worse in cold weather or when cold water comes in contact with the affected joints.
Other symptoms include dry or scaly skin, stiff or cracking joints, bone deformities, gas, abdominal distension, low back pain, nervousness, fear, anxiety and insomnia.
The pain is relieved by heat. Constipation is usually a symptom. Body types will usually be thin. Best to live in a tropical climate and follow a Vata diet.
- Pitta type:
Second common. There will be a burning sensation with redness and inflammation which becomes worse in hot weather or from hot water. Diarrhea, loose stool, anger, sweating, fever, irritability are usually present. With Pitta type it is recommended to use bitter herbs along with the Guggulu.
- Kapha type:
Least common. There will be itching, swelling or loss of movement and edema without inflammation around the joints. It becomes worse in cold, damp or wet weather. Other symptoms may be heaviness, aches, oily skin, congestion or mucus in the stool. Pain is relieved by heat or hot-dry weather. Best to live in a hot-dry climate and follow a Kapha diet.
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