Department of Panchakarma, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital and Research Centre, Salod, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
Case Studies
Management of Renal Calculi with a combination of Viddha Karma and Shamana Chikitsa - A Case Study
Author(s): Punam Sawarkar*, Kalpana Gholap and Gaurav Sawarkar
Background: Renal stone is also called renal calculi, nephrolithiasis, or urolithiasis. Certain Calcium supplements and medications are among the major causes of kidney stones. The role of Shamana Chikitsa in Ayurveda to treat this condition successfully is already proved. But to hasten this therapeutic outcome, Viddha Karma plays a crucial role. It is a very effective treatment modality that Acharya Sushruta exclusively narrates. However, it is neglected in clinical practice. Thus, there is a need to prove the efficacy of this non-invasive tool in managing some surgical conditions, including renal calculi. Aim & Objectives: To study the combined effect of Viddha Karma and Shamana Chikitsa in managing Renal colic induced due to renal calculi. Material & Methods: It is a single case study of 48 years old female patient suffering from complaints such as colicky Pain (intermitten.. View More»
