Health Condition 1: M10- Gout
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Well diagnosed patients of Vatarakta. (Diagnosis will be made on the basis of assessment criteria as mentioned in classical texts & modern medical science.) Both previously treated and fresh cases will be taken. Patients of either sex. Increased serum uric acid levels of more than 7mg/dl in males and 6mg/dl in females.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients of Vatarakta with any chronic systemic disorder which interferes with the present study. Patients of age below 18 or more than 70 years. Patients of Vatarakta having any severe arthritic condition (like R.A.) will be excluded . Patients of Vatarakta with conditions like haemarthrosis, Kochâ??s arthritis, septic arthritis, chronic kidney disease. Patients with serious medical illness and psychiatric disorder will be excluded. Cases with alcohol dependence/ misuse and drug abuse. Pregnancy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| reduction in subjective parameters according to the specific grading given to each symptoms like burning, pain, skin discoloration, redness, stiffness, tenderness, numbness, heaviness, swelling, deformity in joint involved and pain on joint movement. no sign-0 mild-1 moderate-2 severe-3 Also reduction in objective parameters of serum uric acid.Timepoint: the patient will be followed up at every 15 days for one month after completion of treatment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| reduction in erythrocyte sedimentation rate. exacerbation of symptoms.Timepoint: the patient will be followed up at every 15 days after completion of treatment. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Gurukul campus, uttarakhand ayurveda university