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A comprehensive Ayurvedic treatment protocol integrating Panchakarma, external therapies, internal medications, dietary regulation, Yoga, and lifestyle modifications effectively reduces body weight and alleviates knee pain in patients with obesity (Sthoulya) and associated knee osteoarthritis (Janu Sandhigata Vata). Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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Evaluate the clinical therapeutic outcomes of a multimodal Ayurvedic regimen for managing obesity (Sthoulya) co-occurring with knee osteoarthritis (Janu Sandhigata Vata).

September 1, 2026Open Access

Management of Sthoulya Associated With Janu Sandhigata Vata: A Case Report

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ASAyesha Deeba*1, Akhilesh H. S.2, Bhavana N.3, Dr. Venu S.4

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Case report demonstrates significant weight loss and knee pain reduction in a patient with obesity and osteoarthritis, suggesting multimodal Ayurvedic therapies improve joint function.

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Evaluate the clinical therapeutic outcomes of a multimodal Ayurvedic regimen for managing obesity (Sthoulya) co-occurring with knee osteoarthritis (Janu Sandhigata Vata).
Case report of a 58-year-old female presenting with progressive weight gain over five years and bilateral knee pain for three years, with comorbid type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension.
Administered an integrated protocol comprising Panchakarma therapies (Sarvanga Udwartana, Sarvanga Parisheka, Janu Lepa, Janu Basti, Matra Basti, Snehapana, Virechana), oral Ayurvedic medicines, diet modifications, Yoga, and Pranayama.
Body weight decreased from 103.3 kg to 97 kg (BMI from 38.9 kg/m² to 36.5 kg/m²), waist circumference decreased from 143 cm to 118 cm, and waist-to-hip ratio improved from 1.02 to 0.84.
Visual Analog Scale pain scores decreased from 5 to 1 in the right knee and from 4 to 0 in the left knee, accompanied by marked improvements in walking and functional daily mobility without adverse events.

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Ayesha Deeba*1, Akhilesh H. S.2, Bhavana N.3, Dr. Venu S.4 (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a96914e7a497a6ca291f3ff https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22160078

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Case report demonstrates significant weight loss and knee pain reduction in a patient with obesity and osteoarthritis, suggesting multimodal Ayurvedic therapies improve joint function.

Management of Sthoulya Associated With Janu Sandhigata Vata: A Case Report

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