Abstract

A CASE STUDY ON KAMALA (JAUNDICE) MANAGEMENT: AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH

Dr. Deshpande P. V.*, Dr. Shinde R. B., Dr. Khobarkar P. N., Dr. Gulhane J. D., Dr. Wankhede S. N.

Abstract

Jaundice (Kamala) is a yellowish pigmentation of the skin, the conjunctival sclera, and other mucous membranes caused by hyperbilirubinemia (increased levels of bilirubin in the blood). Unhygienic lifestyles and poor dietary habits contribute for its cause. Addiction of alcohol seems hindering the normal pathophysiology of liver leading to risk of liver diseases. These responsible factors promote hepatic damage which clinically reflects as Kamala Roga. The effect of Ayurvedic treatment was assessed in relation to improvement in overall clinical signs and symptoms and haematological investigations on the basis of grading and scoring system. This case represents Kamala(jaundice), treated by ayurvedic medicines, patient 28 yr old showing remarkable improvement evidenced by SGPT that improved from1171 IU/ml to 52.58 IU/ml, with significant relief from all the signs and symptoms.

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