WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

Dr. Savita Hangargi*, Dr. Ashok Naikar, Dr. Vijaykumar Biradar and Dr. Renuka Talwade

ABSTRACT

Mutrashmari is the third commonest disorder of Mutravaha srotas (urinary tract) and one among the Ashtamahagada (eight fatal conditions) and is Kaphapradhan Tridoshaja Vyadhi, which is correlated with urolithiasis. It is the major cause of morbidity. Urolithiasis is an important encountered kidney disorder in clinical practice. Many treatment modalities have been adopted in medical sciences, but it is quite expensive and also the pathogenesis behind recurrence of formation of stone cannot be avoided. Hence, it is necessary to find out an economical effective, easily available medicine to treat Mutrashmari. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Yavaksharadi Yoga in Mutrashmari w.s.r. to urolithiasis. Materials and Methods: It is a single case study. 23year old patient approached the OPD with complaints of pain abdomen associated with nausea, vomiting and burning micturation. Ultrasound of abdomen revealed that left side hydronephrosis due to obstruction by calculus (5.6x4mm) in distal ureter. It was diagnosed as Ashmari based on signs and symptoms and investigational reports. The patient was administered with Shaman Aushadhi. Results: The patient got 80% results in chief and associated complaints, and during and after the completion of therapy there was an improvement in the quality of life of the patient. Conclusion: Satisfactory relief in symptoms was seen in patient after 1month of Shaman Chikitsa.

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