Role of Acupuncture in management of Rheumatoid Arthritis – A Case Report

  • Iswarya Swaminathan PG Scholar, Department of Acupuncture and Energy Medicine, Govt. Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College, Chennai
  • Mangaiyarkarasi Narayanasamy Professor & HOD, Department of Acupuncture and Energy Medicine, Govt. Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College, Chennai
  • Maheshkumar K Assistant Medical Officer/Lecturer Grade II, Department of Physiology, Govt. Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College, Chennai http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5377-7847
  • Manavalan Narayanasamy Principal, Govt. Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College, Chennai
Keywords: Acupuncture, Naturopathy, Pain management, Rheumatoid arthritis

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder characterised by swelling, pain, and stiffness in multiple joints of the body, affecting mobility and making the person less functional. We present the case of a 53-year-old female with complaints of joint stiffness and pain affecting her daily routine. The patient was given an acupuncture intervention for 10 days and then followed up for three months. RA factor and ASO titer were assessed before and after treatment, which showed a reduction in RA and ASO titer values post-intervention and also a decrease in pain. The results indicate that acupuncture treatment is effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis.

Published
2023-06-15
How to Cite
Swaminathan, I., Narayanasamy, M., K, M., & Narayanasamy, M. (2023, June 15). Role of Acupuncture in management of Rheumatoid Arthritis – A Case Report. International Journal of AYUSH Case Reports, 7(2), 131-136. Retrieved from https://www.ijacare.in/index.php/ijacare/article/view/418
Issue
Vol 7 No 2 (2023): April-June 2023
Section
Case Reports
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