Article: MULTIFACETED APPROACH OF AYURVEDA IN MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC DIABETES MELLITUS: A CASE REPORT

Article Category: Case Reports

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.17244

Pages: 20-23

Author: Indraja *, Abdul Khader

Abstract: Background: Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder with multifactorial etiology and increasing prevalence worldwide. In Ayurveda, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus can be correlated with Madhumeha, a subtype of Prameha, particularly Avarana-janya Madhumeha. Case Presentation: A 47-year-old male patient, apparently healthy one year earlier, was incidentally detected with hyperglycemia during routine investigations. Subsequently, he developed polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigability, exertional dyspnea, excessive sleepiness, and burning sensation with numbness in bilateral palms and soles. Diagnosis and Management: Based on clinical features and laboratory investigations, the condition was diagnosed as Avarana-janya Madhumeha, correlating with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The patient was managed with Ayurvedic interventions including Shodana and Shamana therapies. Virechana Karma was administered, followed by internal medications such as Madhumeha Kusumakara Rasa, Shilapravanga with gold, Arogyavardhini Vati, Asanadi Kashaya, and Panchatiktaka Kashaya, along with Nidana Parivarjana and lifestyle modifications. Outcome: post-treatment, the patient showed improvement in glycemic parameters and reduction in associated clinical symptoms during the follow-up period. Conclusion: This case indicates the potential role of a structured Ayurvedic treatment protocol in the management of Avarana-janya Madhumeha.

Keyword: Diabetes Mellitus, Avarana-janya Madhumeha, Virechana Karma, Madhumeha Kusumakara Rasa.