Role of Ayurveda in the management of Mrittika Bhakshan Janya Pandu w.s.r. Pica and Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Case Study

Sonam Jaguri; Shilpy Gupta; Vijendra Kumar

doi:10.37022/jcscr.v4i1.663

Sonam Jaguri PG Scholar, Department of Kaumarbhritya and Balroga, Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital (GACH), Patna, India
Shilpy Gupta Associate Professor, Department of Kaumarbhritya and Balroga, Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital (GACH), Patna, India.
Vijendra Kumar Associate Professor, Department of Prasutitantra evum Streeroga, RYSKAC,Begusarai, India

DOI https://doi.org/10.37022/jcscr.v4i1.663

Abstract

Pica is a condition where individual, particularly children, consume inedible non-nutritive substances like soil, chalk, rubber, pencil, charcoal etc. It is associated with risks of lead poisoning, iron deficiency anemia, and parasite infestation. This is a case of severe iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and chronic severe Geophagy (pica of soil). Clinical manifestations of iron deficiency anaemia encompass symptoms such as pallor, anorexia, irritability, and pica. These features are closely parallel with Pandu Roga as described in Ayurveda classics. Helminthiasis stands out as a major cause of Pica, with these symptoms specifically mentioned in Mrittika Bhakshan Janya Pandu. The present case involves a 1-year-5-month-old girl with symptoms of recurrent fever, irritability, nausea, anorexia, and pica persisting for 6 months. Investigations revealed iron deficiency anemia and roundworm infestation. The treatment done includes Apakarshana (Ayurveda measures for expelling worms or parasites), Prakritivighata (disrupting the natural dwelling environment), Nidan Parivarjana (prevention from the cause), and Shatprasritik Basti, along with oral drugs to address symptoms and restore the hemoglobin level.

Keywords: Pica, IDA, Roundworm infestation, Shatprasritik Basti.

Keywords: Pica, IDA, Roundworm infestation, Shatprasritik Basti

Author Biography

Vijendra Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Prasutitantra evum Streeroga, RYSKAC,Begusarai, India

Associate Professor, Department of Prasutitantra evum Streeroga, RYSKAC, Begusarai, India

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