Gouty Arthritis Treatment in Ayurveda

What is Gouty Arthritis?

Gouty Arthritis is caused by excess uric acid in the blood. Uric acid forms needle-like crystals that get deposited in joints, triggering acute inflammation.

It commonly presents as sudden, severe pain, redness, and swelling in joints, most frequently at the base of the big toe. If left untreated, gout can become chronic and lead to formation of hard nodules called Tophi.

Common Symptoms

• Sudden onset of severe joint pain
• Redness, swelling, and warmth over joints
• Commonly affects the big toe joint
• Recurrent acute attacks
• Formation of tophi in chronic cases

Gouty Arthritis in Ayurveda

In Ayurveda, Gouty Arthritis can be correlated with Vatha Raktha.

In this condition, Vatha Dosha and Raktha Dhathu are vitiated, leading to severe pain, inflammation, and discoloration of joints.

Herbal House Ayurveda Treatment for Gouty Arthritis

Ayurvedic treatment focuses on Nidana Parivarjanam (avoiding causative factors), detoxification, and correction of metabolic imbalance.

Dietary regulation plays a major role, as uric acid accumulation is influenced by increased production and reduced excretion.

• Dhanyamladhara (pouring of fermented decoction)
• Lepanam (external application of herbal paste)
• Avikizhi (powder bundle heated by Dhanyamla vapour)
• Ksheeravasthi (special milk-based medicated enema)
• Virechanam (medically induced purgation)

Diet & Lifestyle Advice

• Avoid red meat, organ meat, and seafood
• Avoid alcohol and sugary beverages
• Maintain healthy body weight
• Control diabetes, blood pressure, and obesity

Expected Results & Prognosis

Early diagnosis and treatment provide very good results in controlling gouty arthritis. Pain, swelling, and frequency of attacks can be significantly reduced.

If left untreated, gout can cause permanent damage to joints, kidneys, and cardiovascular system. Regular treatment and dietary discipline are essential for long-term control.