Effectiveness of Unani Therapeutic Management in Waram e Am’a (Ulcerative Colitis) -Preliminary Clinical Observation Case Report

Abstract

Ulcerative colitis is a multifactorial disease characterized by frequent remission and relapse. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the colon. Distribution of ulcerative colitis has shown an early onset at 10-20 years of age and a smaller peak at 50-80 years of age. About 25% of patients present before 20 years of age. Clinical presentation of ulcerative colitis coincides with Waram e Am’a in Unani Medicine.Unani treatment for ulcerative colitis can help to protect and restore the digestive tract against the damage and prevent further complications of this disease. This case study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Unani therapeutic management for a diagnosed case of ulcerative colitis since 2024. This case report focused on a 42-year-old male who presented with passage of bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and tenesmus. Diagnosis was confirmed by colonoscopy report and histopathology report at a private allopathic hospital. Treatment was commenced with selected Unani medicine after discontinuing the modern medication. After one month of treatment, the clinical condition improved significantly without any complications. Post treatment follow up revealed no remission. This case study demonstrates the effectiveness of the Unani therapeutic management for ulcerative colitis. Therefore, further comprehensive clinical studies need to be conducted to validate the effectiveness and efficacy of the Unani therapeutic management for ulcerative colitis.