Efficacy of Ayurveda medicine in renal calculi (Ashmari) with hydronephrosis: a case study

Abstract

Abstract Introduction: Renal stone (Mutrashmari) is one of the most common diseases of Mutravaha Srotas (urinary system). It occurs when the formation of crystals, such as calcium, oxalate, uric acid, etc., takes place due to improper functioning of the filtration in the kidney. Case Study: The present study deals with a 20-year-old female patient having complaints of burning micturition, acute left flank pain in the abdomen and back which was radiating from the loin to the groin region, nausea, vomiting, dysuria. She was already diagnosed with renal calculi and was taking allopathic medications since for the last 1 month. Later she encountered the same problem and consulted an Ayurvedic physician. Ayurveda management primarily focuses on Samprapti Vighattana (breaking down the pathogenesis). Diagnosis: It was done on the basis of symptoms and USG reports. Intervention: By considering the Nidana, Dosha, and Dushya, a judicial combination of Ayurveda drugs-Gokshuradi Guggulu, Varunadi Kwatha, Tab. Cystone, Syp Neeri and Pasanbhedadi Churna were advised to take orally in morning and evening with lukewarm water. Outcomes: At the time of consultation her USG finding showed 8 mm calculus with nephrosis. After taking the prescribed formulation for 2 months, her USG report came to normal. Conclusion: The prescribed Ayurvedic herbal medicines are seen to be effective in managing the day-to-day life of an Ashmari patient.