An ayurvedic approach for ascites – a case study

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A 58 yrs male patient presenting with complaints of Udaravridhi (increased abdominalgirth), Kshudha mandhya (decreased appetite), Dourbalya (general weakness), Ubhayapadashotha and Krishna varna (bilateral pedal oedema and discoloration), was brought to SKAMCH & RC, Bangalore. The treatment planned in the present case was Gomutra Haritaki as Nithyavirechana , and Lepa chikitsa with oral medications. The results were significant both on laboratory parameter and the clinical observations. Keywords: Ayurveda , Yakrut , Udara , Ascites, Virechana , Lepa. How to cite this URL: Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Et Al: K San Ayurvedic Approach For Ascites–A Case Study. InternationalAyurvedic medical Journal {online} 2016 {cited 2016 July} Available from:http://www.iamj.in/posts/images/upload/3267_3270.pdf AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH FOR ASCITES – A CASE STUDY Dr. Bhagyalaxmi K S 1 Dr. Swati Deshpande 2 Dr. Kiran M Goud 3 1 MD Scholar, 2 Professor & HOD, 3 Head of Institution,Dept.of Panchakarma, SKAMCH & RC, Bangalore, Karnataka, India INTRODUCTION In Ayurveda literature Liver is calledas Yakrut . According to Susrutha Samhita “ Garbhasya yakruth pleehano shonithajo ……” Yakruth and Pleeha are formedfrom Raktha dhatu , Acharya Charaka while describing 13 types of srotas classified spleen and liver under Rakta vaha srotas . The pathophysiology involving liver is mainly concerned with the abnormalities of Rakta dhaatu when the vitiated doshas cause an irregularity in the normal function of the rakta dhaatu . Ascites is an accumulation of excess of fluid in the peritoneal cavity although most commonly due to cirrhosis of liver, Functions of Liver ( Yakrut ) in Ayurveda , it is abode of one of the five types of pitta (Ranjaka), it helps in the formation of raktha dhaatu , It forms the root of all the diseases occurring in the raktavaha srotas. A CASE REPORT A 58 yrs male Hindu patient belonging to themiddle socio economic class presenting with complaints of Udaravridhi (increased abdominal girth), Kshudha mandhya (decreased appetite ), Dourbalya (generalweakness ), Ubhayapadashotha and Krishna varna (bilateral pedal oedema and discolouration), was brought to SKAMCH & RC, Bangalore. ON EXAMINATION General condition of the patient is stable Temparature - AfebrilePulse rate- 78/minBP– 130/80 mm of HgPallor ++Icterus ++Weight– 156 cmsHeight– 65 kgRS–NBVSCVS–S 1 S 2 heardCNS–Conscious, well oriented to time Case Report International Ayurvedic Medical Journal ISSN:2320 5091 ABSTRACT A 58 yrs male patient presenting with complaints of Udaravridhi (increased abdominalgirth), Kshudha mandhya (decreased appetite), Dourbalya (general weakness), Ubhayapadashotha and Krishna varna (bilateral pedal oedema and discoloration), was brought to SKAMCH & RC, Bangalore. The treatment planned in the present case was Gomutra Haritaki as Nithyavirechana , and Lepa chikitsa with oral medications. The results were significant both on laboratory parameter and the clinical observations. Keywords: Ayurveda , Yakrut , Udara , Ascites, Virechana , Lepa. How to cite this URL: Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Et Al: K San Ayurvedic Approach For Ascites–A Case Study. InternationalAyurvedic medical Journal {online} 2016 {cited 2016 July} Available from:http://www.iamj.in/posts/images/upload/3267_3270.pdf AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH FOR ASCITES – A CASE STUDY Dr. Bhagyalaxmi K S 1 Dr. Swati Deshpande 2 Dr. Kiran M Goud 3 1 MD Scholar, 2 Professor & HOD, 3 Head of Institution,Dept.of Panchakarma, SKAMCH & RC, Bangalore, Karnataka, India INTRODUCTION In Ayurveda literature Liver is calledas Yakrut . According to Susrutha Samhita “ Garbhasya yakruth pleehano shonithajo ……” Yakruth and Pleeha are formedfrom Raktha dhatu , Acharya Charaka while describing 13 types of srotas classified spleen and liver under Rakta vaha srotas . The pathophysiology involving liver is mainly concerned with the abnormalities of Rakta dhaatu when the vitiated doshas cause an irregularity in the normal function of the rakta dhaatu . Ascites is an accumulation of excess of fluid in the peritoneal cavity although most commonly due to cirrhosis of liver, Functions of Liver ( Yakrut ) in Ayurveda , it is abode of one of the five types of pitta (Ranjaka), it helps in the formation of raktha dhaatu , It forms the root of all the diseases occurring in the raktavaha srotas. A CASE REPORT A 58 yrs male Hindu patient belonging to themiddle socio economic class presenting with complaints of Udaravridhi (increased abdominal girth), Kshudha mandhya (decreased appetite ), Dourbalya (generalweakness ), Ubhayapadashotha and Krishna varna (bilateral pedal oedema and discolouration), was brought to SKAMCH & RC, Bangalore. ON EXAMINATION General condition of the patient is stable Temparature - AfebrilePulse rate- 78/minBP– 130/80 mm of HgPallor ++Icterus ++Weight– 156 cmsHeight– 65 kgRS–NBVSCVS–S 1 S 2 heardCNS–Conscious, well oriented to time Case Report International Ayurvedic Medical Journal ISSN:2320 5091 ABSTRACT A 58 yrs male patient presenting with complaints of Udaravridhi (increased abdominalgirth), Kshudha mandhya (decreased appetite), Dourbalya (general weakness), Ubhayapadashotha and Krishna varna (bilateral pedal oedema and discoloration), was brought to SKAMCH & RC, Bangalore. The treatment planned in the present case was Gomutra Haritaki as Nithyavirechana , and Lepa chikitsa with oral medications. The results were significant both on laboratory parameter and the clinical observations. Keywords: Ayurveda , Yakrut , Udara , Ascites, Virechana , Lepa