Management of renal calculus (Mutrashmari) with hydronephrosis by ayurvedicformulations: A case study

Abstract

Background: Stones that grow in the urinary tract (recognized as nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis) form when the urine becomes excessively supersaturated with respect to a mineral, leading to crystal formation, growth, aggregation and retention within the kidneys[1].Worldwide, approximately 80% of kidney stones are composed of calcium oxalate (CaOx) mixed with calcium phosphate (CaP). Stones composed of uric acid 9%, struvite 10% and cystine of 1% are common[2]. Mutrashmari (Renal calculi/Kidney stones) is one among the Ashtamahagada (eight fatal conditions) and is Kaphapradhan Tridoshaja Vyadhi. It is correlated with urolithiasis. The prevalence of symptomatic urolithiasis is approximately 10% in men and 5% in women. Many treatment modalities have been adopted in medical sciences, but it is quite expensive and also the recurrence of development of stone cannot be avoided. Hence, it is necessary to find out easily available, an cost effective medicinetotreat Mutrashmari. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of Shaman Chikitsa in Mutrashmari Materials and Method: It is a single case study. A 37-year-old woman who approached to outpatient department of Kayachikitsa of Datta Meghe Ayurved Medical College Hospital and Research Centre with complaints of pain in abdomen, low backache, which was radiating from loin to groin region; burning micturition; and dysuria. The patient was administered with Shaman Aushadhi. Results: The patient got 100% 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 7 days of Shaman Chikitsa.