Abstract
The clinical research study was carried out on 30 pateints of Udara-Jatodakawastha to evaluate the efficacy of Shardul Ghanavati in the management of Udara-Jatodakawstha, The study was conducted at department of Kayachikitsa, Aryangla Ayurvedic College and Hospital Satara, Maharashtra. For assessment of result patient was investigated before after for Hemogram, Liver function test & USG Abdomen. Clinical features like Abdominal girth, change in weight, Breathlessness, yellowness of sclera, pedal edema and loss of appetite were assessment criteria for analysis of result.The study reveals that Shardul Ghanavati has significant role in management of Udara-Jatodakawastha, The total efficacy of treatment was found 59.37 % in subjective criteria, and significant result found in objective criteria (weight & girth measurement), as well as supplementary criteria in period of two months.In sitting position 11.97 % reduction in abdominal girth, In supine position 11.34 % reduction in abdominal girth & mean score reduction in weight 12.48% take place. Also it gives immediate relief to patient by doing “Virechana†karma, which is pradhan chikitsa of Udara-Jatodakawastha.
Highlights
Introduction a days there is tremendous change in life style of people taking junk food, aerated cold drinks, adulterated food materials excessive consumptions of alcoholic beverages gives excess load on liver, Which leads to produce many liver disorders. These liver disorders may results into a disease Called ascites
Ascites is a major complication of cirrhosis, it is associated with 50% mortality over two years and signifies the need for Liver Transplantation
The majority (75%) of patients who present with ascites have underlying cirrhosis, with remainder being due to Malignancy (10%), Heart failure 3%, Tuberculosis 2%, Pancreatitis 1 % & other rare causes(1)
Summary
A days there is tremendous change in life style of people taking junk food, aerated cold drinks, adulterated food materials excessive consumptions of alcoholic beverages gives excess load on liver, Which leads to produce many liver disorders. These liver disorders may results into a disease Called ascites. Ascites is a major complication of cirrhosis, it is associated with 50% mortality over two years and signifies the need for Liver Transplantation. The majority (75%) of patients who present with ascites have underlying cirrhosis, with remainder being due to Malignancy (10%), Heart failure 3%, Tuberculosis 2%, Pancreatitis 1 % & other rare causes(1). Since so many years lots of patient of Udara-Jatodakawstha were treated well in our hospital on IPD and OPD basis these patient were responded well to A yurvedic herbal preparation so I decided to work on this disease
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