STUDY OF DHATU SARATA AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH OSTEOPOROSIS IN POST-MENOPAUSAL WOMEN

Rashmi Dohare; Mrs. Kavita V. Indapurkar; Mr. Umesh Ghate

Volume : X, Issue : I, January - 2020

STUDY OF DHATU SARATA AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH OSTEOPOROSIS IN POST-MENOPAUSAL WOMEN

Rashmi Dohare, Mrs. Kavita V. Indapurkar, Mr. Umesh Ghate

Abstract :

Sarata is a factor which tells the strength of all dhatus. Due to variations in seasons, lifestyle, diet etc., dhatu poshan does not take place leading to various health hazards. This lifestyle change modifies sarata of every dhatu. With the changing diet and lifestyle patterns, bone diseases like osteopenia, osteoporosis etc. have evolved into a common health problem especially in post–menopausal women throughout the world. In osteoporosis, there is increased bone re–sorption and decreased bone formation. Post–menopausal women are more susceptible to osteoporosis because of low estrogen level or surgical removal of both the ovaries. BMD tests helps in the detection of osteoporosis which is measured by bone densitometer. BMD test helps in the detection of osteoporosis which is measured by bone densitometer. The pilot study of 50 subjects was done as per inclusive criteria. After performing densitometry, dhatu sarata examination was done with the help of standard sarata examination Performa prepared by C–DAC (center for development of advance computing) Pune. Graphical representation shows that there is significant relation between asthi sarata and osteoporosis. The percentage of asthi dhatu sarata lakshanas are very less in the subjects having osteoporosis. Hence, this study will be helpful in reducing the fracture risk in post–menopausal women by early evaluation and preventive measures.