Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) as in Ayurveda, Aamavata, is an autoimmune disease, caused by gradual accumulation of Ama (toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion) in the joints. Amavata initiates weak digestive fire that leads to accumulation of Ama. Vata is supposed to carry this Ama is to different body locations, but instead of being absorbed, it gets accumulated in the joints. This leads to damage of synovial membranes of the joints, and by time leads to degeneration of the tissues. Although the smaller joints as fingers and toes are highly affected, but RA can damage knees, ankles, neck and cervical spine as well. The most affected age group is supposed to be between 30 to 50 years, and females are more likely to get affected as compared to males.

The Psoriatic Arthritis (PA), in Ayurveda is termed as Vatarakta, is a type of inflammatory arthritis and is associated with skin psoriasis. It leads to pain and swelling in joints, and that can even lead to permanent damage to the joint if the inflammation is not controlled.
PA may affect any joint in the body, and it may affect just one joint, several joints or multiple joints. Most commonly affected are fingers and toes, anf the nails may also get affected by nail pitting and discoloration. PA may lead to spondylitis, which can cause severe pain in the back or neck.
ENTHESITIS is a class of PA, which causes tender spots where tendons and ligaments join onto bones, and it can lead to pain at the back of the heel, the sole of the foot, around the elbows or in other areas.
Most common affected age group is 30 to 50 years, but PA can attack at any age. It affects both males and females likely.

Gout in Ayurveda is termed as AadyaVata. It is a very painful and common form of arthritis that has been known to cause permanent damage tomjoints, tendons and other tissues, if left untreated. The onset is often acute, ant the sudden attack of Gout is observed overnight, causing burning pain, redness and tenderness in joints, mostly the joint at the base of the big toe. The most common cause of Gout is known to be elevated levels of uric acid in the blood. The uric acid when crystallizes, gets deposit in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues. Although males are more likely to get affected by Gout, the females are more likely to get affected by Gout after menopause, thus can say as they age.

As per Ayurveda, Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), is considered to be under the broader perspective of 'AmaVata' (Inflammatory or Rheumatic disorders). Ayurveda believes the primary cause is the imbalance of Vata and Kapha Doshas but in some cases, imbalance of three Doshas can be major cause of AS.
(AS) is generally an inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints, and is often chronic. It leads to pain and stiffness in and around the spine. This chronic spinal inflammation may cause Ankylosis, and thus may lead to complications related to the spine, causing immobility, the condition commonly known as bamboo spine.
AS heumatic disease, from a group known as the spondyloarthropathies (SpA), which is supposed to be classified with the genetic marker HLA-B27.
AS is indeed a systemic disease which is capable of affecting other body tissues.
Men are more likely to get affected by AS, and in women, joints away from the spine are more frequently affected than in men. AS can affect all age groups, including children. When it affects children, it is referred to as Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis.

As per Ayurveda, all the degenerative conditions are classified under Vata Dosha.
Cervical Spondylosis (CS), or Spinal Osteoarthritis, is a degenerative disease, develops with normal wear and tear as part of the aging process, and is not a general inflammation. Spondylosis is quite common ailment, and it's prevalence increases with age. More than 85 percent of elderly people above 60 years experience cervical spondylosis, or arthritis in the bones of the neck.