An ayurvedic management in Jalodara with special reference to alcoholic liver disease induced ascites: A case stud
1 Department of Kayachikitsa M.A.M.’s Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Malwadi, Hadapsar, Pune-411028, Maharashtra State, India.
2 Department of Kayachikitsa Ashtang Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Sadashiv Peth, Pune-411030, Maharashtra State, India.
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 19(03), 906–911
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2023.19.3.1537
Publication history:
Received on 22 June 2023; revised on 31 August 2023; accepted on 02 September 2023
Abstract:
The term "Alcoholic Liver Disease" refers to the range of liver conditions caused by excessive alcohol intake, including fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, chronic hepatitis with liver fibrosis or cirrhosis and ascites. A 40-year-old male patient with alcoholic liver disease (ALD) visited the Kayachikitsa OPD complaining of Udaravruddhi(abdominal distension), Agnimandya, Dourbalya (generalised weakness). Sakashthashwasana (breathlessness), Ubhayapadashotha (oedema over the feet), as well as Twaka Nakha Netra MutraPitata(yellowish discoloration of the eyes, skin, and black urine). Treatment involves stopping drinking as well as reducing peripheral oedema and ascitic fluid volume. Ascites can relate toUdaravyadhi and successfully managed with NityaVirechana (Daily Purgation) and Shamana Aushadhis(Medicinal Treatment), providing notable improvements in dyspnea, anorexia, abdominal pain, and other symptoms. The outcomes were assessed by measuring liver functions through specific clinical features and laboratory parameters. Hence presenting this case is evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatment in ALD induced Jalodara.
Keywords:
Alcoholic Liver Disease; Ascites; NityaVirechana; Jalodara; Ksheerpana
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