RHEUMATOID – SYMPTOMS
Early symptoms indicating the onset of disease (Poorva roop).
Symptoms related to formation of Aam
- Indigestion
- Laziness
- Body ache
- Feeling of heaviness in heart
- Stiffness in limbs
Symptoms related to Vata imbalance
- Lack of sleep (Insomnia / Nidranash)
Symptoms [Ma.Ni.25:6]
- General symptoms of joint Inflammation
o Pain
o Burning sensation
o Redness
o Swelling
o Loss of function
- Body ache
- Loss of appetite
- Increased thirst
- Laziness
- Heaviness in body
- Indigestion
- Fever
- Lack of enthusiasm
If sacroiliac joints (Trik Sandhi) are affected there is constant back ache (Lumbago). Patient finds difficulty in carrying out routine activities e.g. sitting and standing. [R.R.Samuchaya21:46]
Specific symptoms according to dominant doshas [Ma.Ni.25:11]
Vataj Aam Vata is characterized by excessive pain and sleeplessness.
Pittaj Aam Vata is characterized by burning sensation, redness of joint and increased thirst.
Kaphaj Aam Vata is characterized by a sensation as if the body is wrapped in a wet cloth or stiffness, heaviness, itching, and increased urination.
Sannipataj Aam Vata is characterized by the symptoms related to all the three doshas.