Study Protocol for an Observational Study to Find Out the Prevalence of Hyperuricemia W.S.R. To Vatarakta on the Basis of Etiological Factors, Blood Group and Prakriti of Patient

Abstract

Background: Hyperuricemia is inflammatory condition characterized by abnormally elevated level of serum uric acid. It is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis etc. It corresponds to Vatarakta in ayurveda. There is strong association of etiological factors of hyperglycemia with genotype, predisposition and etiological factors. The study is an initial effort to explore relationship between etiological factors, prakriti and genotype with the occurrence of disease.

Aim and objective: The aim of the study is to find prevalence of Hyperuricemia w.s.r.to Vatarakta on the basis of etiological factors and its association with blood group and constitution.

Methodology: It will be an observational cross-sectional trial. Initial recruitment of participants will be done on the basis of clinical features of Vatarakta and diagnostic criteria of hyperuricemia. Those fulfilling criteria will be further assessed through objective and subjective parameters.