The Intricate Link: “Avarana, Uric Acid Metabolism, Gouty Arthritis, and Vatarakta”

Abstract

 Introduction: According to Ayurveda, there are many diseases in this world, but the root cause of them is only Tridoshas i.e., Vata, Pita, Kapha. From these, Vata prakopa could occur by two means, one is Dhatu kshaya and the other is Margaavrodha as explained by Acharya Charaka. This margaavrodha (obstruction) is known as Avarana. The dynamic matter within the body is the vata dosha. As a result, its regular movement is hindered or vitiated, which causes Vata to turn avrutta. Any of the seven dhatus, the three malas, the other two doshas, or the process of vata itself results in Avarana. The fraction/Component of Vata i.e., prana, udana, and others may also cause Avarana to one another. The primary pathology in Vatarakta is the mutual and linked blockage to Rakta Dhatu and Vata Dosha circulation inside the Rakta Marga This article aims to find a correlation between the pathogenesis of Vata Rakta / Gouty Arthritis, Avarana, and serum uric acid.

Objectives: To establish a correlation between concepts of Avarana, Uric acid metabolism, gouty arthritis, and Vata Rakta by studying their minute pathology.

Method: Avarana is a pathological process central to Vatarakta pathology and appears similar to Sanga. Sanga manifests within the Srotas as Dosha, Dhatu, or Mala, which are regarded as Sampraptis of Vatarakta Vatarakta is typically associated with gouty arthritis, and the main pathogenic reasons are thought to be a rise in serum uric acid and its deposition in joints. The similarities between the two diseases are symptoms, sites of attack, and recurrence patterns are the key points of comparison. This article aims to find a correlation between the pathogenesis of Vata Rakta / Gouty Arthritis, Avarana, and serum uric acid.

Result: Avarana has a specific and very important role in the pathology of Vatarakta and there is a direct relation between the pathology of hyperuricemia, gouty arthritis, and Vatarakta. Both disorders have similar causes, relevant pathogenesis, symptoms, and site of disease.

Conclusion: The idea of Avarana aids in our understanding of the pathogenesis of numerous diseases like Vatarakta. The similarities between the two diseases are symptoms, sites of attack, and recurrence patterns are the key points of comparison.