Article: SUSTAINING LIFE WITH ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY; IMPACT OF AYURVEDIC STRATEGIES IN IMPROVING THE PATIENT RELATED OUTCOMES: A CASE REPORT

Article Category: Case Reports

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.16248

Pages: 79-83

Author: Aparna Mambally *, T. Udayakiren, Ravendra Kumar Tiwari, Hirpara Kishan MukeshBhai, Arya S. Menon

Abstract: Introduction: Declining of kidney function abruptly along with subsequent dysregulation of electrolytes, volume of urine and abnormal retention of nitrogenous wastes can lead to an acute kidney failure. Acute kidney failure can be reversible with medicines but chronic kidney failure is usually irreversible, with rate of mortality being very high. So only way is to extend the lifespan with medications, dialysis therapy or kidney transplant. This creates a lot of practical difficulties to the patient. Failure of kidney function is indicated by rise in serum creatinine, increase in urea and decreased urine output. Case history: A 57-year-old female who was diabetic for 10 years had a sudden kidney related issue which she showed the symptoms of pedal edema, vomiting, tiredness, and mild fever. Her lab reports showed increased GFR with grade 1 kidney disease. She was under medication and after some days her condition worsened to grade 3 and she was advised for dialysis therapy. She was unwilling for dialysis and wanted to take Ayurvedic treatment as an alternative. She was advised the risks of treatment and a consent was taken. She was treated with Ayurveda medications and is continuing the treatment. Result: Ayurveda medicines played a major role in bringing a drastic change in reducing symptoms and improving the quality of life of the patient. Conclusion: Ayurveda medication along with a strict pathya-diet can bring down the severity of AKI and give a symptomatic relief. The quality of life of the patient changed to normal.

Keyword: Acute kidney injury, Mutraghatam, Shiva Gulika, Kidney Disease, Acute Renal Failure