Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive autoimmune disease that causes joint pain and swelling in the early stages. Rheumatoid arthritis, unlike osteoarthritis, affects the lining of your joints, causing painful swelling that can eventually lead to bone erosion and joint deformity. It is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect many different body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, and blood vessels. Rheumatoid arthritis affects up to 1% of the world's population, with women being twice as likely as men to be affected. Even with improved treatment options, this disease has the potential to cause physical disabilities and is thus regarded as one of the most serious health issues. Derangement of Agni, also known as Agnimandya, is a major factor in the formation of Ama, the disease's main pathological entity. The manifestation of the disease is caused by the etiological factor for both Vata vitiation and Ama formation. General management of Amavata includes Nidan Parivarjan/cause elimination, Langhan, Deepan, Pachana to promote Agni, appropriate elimination of Ama by Selective Shodhan, dietary restrictions advocating Katu, Tikta, Usna, Laghu and Use of Medication for Pain & inflammation, Snehana, Swedan, Basti in chronic Niramawastha, local care of inflamed joint, exercise and physiotherapy, Samshaman Treatment with specific drugs, Rehabilitative procedures and long follow-ups.

Key-words: Rhematoid Arhtirtis, Amavata, Agnimandya, Panchkarma