Ureteric Calculi in a 24 Year Old Man: A Case Study

Abstract

Abstract: Introduction: Ashmari is one among the eight most difficult to cure diseases (Ashtamahagada) described in Ayurveda classical texts. The symptomatology of Ashmari resembles the clinical features of Urolithiasis mentioned in contemporary medical science. Urolithiasis is the third most common disease of the urinary tract. Aim & objectives: Conventional management of Urolithiasis does not have any effect on the pathogenesis of this disease and therefore, recurrence of disease occurs very commonly. To find out effective management of Ashmari with Ayurvedic medicines with no adverse events. Case Presentation: In this present study an effort is made to cure ureter calculi (4.8 mm). On Ayurvedic parlance, 24 year male patient was diagnosed as Ashmari based on the signs and symptoms. Patient was prescribed the Ayurvedic medicines. Patient were advised to follow-up initially after 07 days. Result: Improvement in clinical features was there within 07 days. Patient showed complete relief in his complaints on third follow up visit. Repeat Ultrasonography scan did not reveal any ureteric calculus. Conclusion: Chandraprabha Vati, Gokshuradi Guggulu and Kulathadi Ghrit, the administered drugs have effectively disintegrated the pathogenesis of Ashmari and lead to expulsion of the Ashmari from the urinary tract.