Article: AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF KRIMI: A CASE STUDY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO RAKTAJA KRIMI

Article Category: Case Reports

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.155144

Pages: 7-9

Author: Anagha Narayanan *, Nitesh Shukla

Abstract: One of the most prevalent illnesses afflicting children in low- and middle-income nations continues to be worm infestation. While the majority of helminthic infections are mild and frequently asymptomatic, children from endemic locations are typically associated with growth retardation, nutritional compromise, anaemia, and poor academic achievement when they have moderate to heavy worm infestations. Case presentation: A 12-year-old male child was brought to Kaumarabhrithya OPD of Matrusri Davalba Ayurved Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat, India, with symptoms of whitish patches on the face, trunk and both upper and lower limbs since 6 months associated with reduced appetite and severe constipation for 3 months. As per Ayurvedic classics, this condition can be correlated to Krimi (worms) and specifically Raktaja krimi (worms originating from vitiated blood) caused by Kushta samaana hetus (causative factors similar to skin diseases). The clinical characteristics of the illness were used to make the diagnosis. Anthelminthic drugs and hygienic practices were a part of the therapeutic strategy, including deepana (appetizer), pachana (digestive), apakarshana (to remove), prakruti vighata (destroying favourable environment)and nidana parivarjana (avoiding causative factors). Outcome: The disease's clinical manifestations significantly improved, and appetite increased. Discussion: Satisfactory outcomes were attained, oral medicine was taken upon discharge, and follow-up visits were made. This case emphasizes the use of Ayurveda in treating paediatric diseases, where effective outcomes can be achieved with accurate diagnosis, oral medication, and panchakarma treatments.

Keyword: Raktaja krimi, deepana, pachana, apakarshana, prakruti vighata and nidana parivarjana chikitsa