Basti treatment improved faecal calprotectin and faecal elastase of a patient of inflammatory bowel disease with sarcoidosis - a case report

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and sarcoidosis are both chronic inflammatory disorders which in some rare instance can co-exist. The treatment with conventional medicines such as sulfasalazine, mesalamine, and steroids is challenge to patients and may not alleviate the disease completely. Ayurvedic treatments in this regard are often revolutionary and help in compressive management of all symptoms. We present a report of a 40-year-old male with IBD, diagnosed with sarcoidosis having abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and significant weight loss. Dadimadi Ghrita, Matra Basti and modified Piccha Basti were the line of treatment aimed at treating gastrointestinal inflammation and restoring normal bowel functions. The treatments improved the imbalance of Vata and Pitta doshas, that can effectively treat Pittadhik Vata Grahani. The effects of treatment was analysed by stool examination, weight gain and biomarkers useful to assess gastrointestinal health and disease (faecal calprotectin and faecal elastase).