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===Vatarakta===
===Vatarakta===
Vatarakta is usually seen in middle age. [[Pitta dosha]] dominance is observed in this age. It manifests due to vitiation of blood ([[rakta dhatu]]) and [[vata dosha]] at the same time. It affects not only the joints but also the skin and blood vessels. Typically the disease starts with the symmetrical involvement of smaller joints of both hands and feet. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 29/12] [A.Hr.NidanaS thana 16/7]<ref name=Hridaya/> Symmetrical arthritis is also a typical feature of rheumatoid arthritis described in conventional medicine.
Vatarakta is usually seen in middle age. [[Pitta dosha]] dominance is observed in this age. It manifests due to vitiation of blood ([[rakta dhatu]]) and [[vata dosha]] at the same time. It affects not only the joints but also the skin and blood vessels. Typically the disease starts with the symmetrical involvement of smaller joints of both hands and feet. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 29/12] [A. Hr. Nidana Sthana 16/7]<ref name=Hridaya/> Symmetrical arthritis is also a typical feature of rheumatoid arthritis described in conventional medicine.
In later stage, it spreads all over and systemic involvement is seen. [A. Hr. [[Nidana Sthana]] 16/7]<ref name=Hridaya/> In advanced stages, severe deformity of the joints is seen. When the skin is involved, it shows cutaneous manifestations. When blood vessels are involved, it can cause damage to the blood vessels, extreme pain, and even death.
In later stage, it spreads all over and systemic involvement is seen. [A. Hr. [[Nidana Sthana]] 16/7]<ref name=Hridaya/> In advanced stages, severe deformity of the joints is seen. When the skin is involved, it shows cutaneous manifestations. When blood vessels are involved, it can cause damage to the blood vessels, extreme pain, and even death.
====Treatment principles====
====Treatment principles====
Vatarakta is said to be a condition where the body is in a state of anger against its systems. [A. Hr. Chikitsa Sthana 22/18]<ref name=Hridaya/> It is suggestive of autoimmune disorder. Just like anger cannot be appeased suddenly, the treatment of vatarakta also requires patience and an abundant amount of time. The flare-ups are unpredictable. After removing the [[ama]] and the body is purified the treatment should be continued for a long period to prevent a recurrence. This principle of treatment is very relevant in autoimmune diseases.
Vatarakta is said to be a condition where the body is in a state of anger against its systems. [A. Hr. Chikitsa Sthana 22/18]<ref name=Hridaya/> It is suggestive of autoimmune disorder. Just like anger cannot be appeased suddenly, the treatment of vatarakta also requires patience and an abundant amount of time. The flare-ups are unpredictable. After removing the [[ama]] and the body is purified the treatment should be continued for a long period to prevent a recurrence. This principle of treatment is very relevant in autoimmune diseases.
===Sandhivata===
===Sandhivata===