EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF RENAL CALCULI (MUTRASHMARI) WITH AN AYURVEDIC TREATMENT: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

This case report evaluates the efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment in managing renal calculi, popularly known as kidney stones, which poses a significant global health issue. The patient, a 35-year-old male with a history of recurrent renal calculi, presented with symptoms including severe flank pain, nausea and intermittent painful urination. Diagnostic methods confirmed the presence of a 6.6 mm calculus at the left vesicoureteral junction. Utilizing a holistic Ayurvedic approach, the treatment strategy included a regimen of ayurvedic medications such as MutravardhakVati, Stoni Cap, and several others aimed at correcting physiological imbalances and enhancing the body's natural elimination processes. Over two months of treatment, significant clinical improvement was observed. Ultrasonography post-treatment showed complete dissolution of the renal calculus and subjective assessments reported a complete resolution of pain and gastrointestinal symptoms. The case underscores the potential of Ayurvedic medicine in treating renal calculi effectively, challenging the necessity for invasive procedures. It also highlights the importance of further scientific studies to validate these treatments, suggesting a need for rigorous controlled trials to establish a comprehensive, integrative approach to manage renal calculi effectively.