Ayurvedic management of Jalodara with special reference to Ascites: A case study
Department of Kayachikitsa, M.A.M.’s Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyala, Malwadi, Hadapasar, Pune - 411028, Maharashtra State, India.
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2022, 16(02), 1048-1053
Publication history:
Received on 07 October 2022; revised on 14 November 2022; accepted on 17 November 2022
Abstract:
Hepatic cirrhosis is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, especially if complicated by Ascites. This chronic condition can be related to the classical disease entity Jalodara in Traditional Indian Medicine (Ayurveda). Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in peritoneal cavity. It is the most common manifestation of liver dysfunction. In modern science still there is no sure treatment which cure the patient of Ascites totally. it gives only symptomatic relief with time dependent recurrence. In such type of cases Ayurvedic treatment therapy gives result without any side effects. In Ayurveda there are 8 types of Udarroga are mentioned, and this case will be correlated with Jalodara.
A 45 yrs. male patient came to OPD with abdominal distension, bipedal edema, anorexia, icterus, general weakness etc.since1 month. He was given Nitya Virechana with Trivrutta Avaleha and Ayurvedic Shamana Chikitsha as well as restricted diet plan for 3 months with cow milk. after two months of treatment marked improvement was noted in all Symptoms of the patient. Hence it was concluded that ayurvedic management are useful in Jalodara.
Keywords:
Jalodara (Ascites); Ayurveda; Nitya Virechana; Godugdha; Dietrestriction
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