A Conceptual study of Mutrashmari w.s.r to Vataja Mutrashmari

The Mutrashmari is one of the diseases of Mutravaha Srotas. Acharya Sushruta has considered its one among the Astamahagada since it is very difficult to cure. The Lakshanas of Mutrashmari explained in Ayurvedic texts resembles the signs and symptoms of Urolithiasis. The Mutrashmari is classified into 4 types they are Vataja, Pittaja, Kaphaja, Shukraja. The Vataja Mutrashmari is having charecterstics such as Shyavavarna, Parush, Khara and Vishama and hard studded with thorns like Kadamba Pushpa, On the basis of color and structure it can be correlated with Calcium oxalate calculi. Incidents of Mutrashmari have been more frequently increased in these days due to various reasons like altered food habits, changed lifestyle, stress, strain etc. Calcium stones are the most common comprising about 75% of all urinary calculi, in which Calcium oxalate calculi comprise about 50%. In Ayurveda, Nidana Parivarjana and Samprapti Vighatana are one among the parameter in planning the Chikitsasutra. This article is mainly focused on Nidana Panchaka of Mutrashmari with special reference to Vataja Mutrashmari which may help in accurate diagnosis and treatment