Abstract

A REVIEW OF OBSTRUCTIVE UROPATHY AND THEIR MANAGEMENT IN AYURVEDA

*Dr. Kanchan Chowdhury

Abstract

Kidney is the most vital excretory organ. The nephrons filter a large amount of blood and eventually form urine. But sometimes there may be abnormality in the whole process which can lead to various disorders.Ayurvedic system of medicine has elaborated whole diseases into two distinct pathology –Mutrakriccha and Mutraghata. They are again divided into various subtypes and accordingly medications are prescribed. Susruta and Charaka described different Mahakashayas which includes ten drugs in each groups to treat those diseases. Concept of diuretic is not new to Ayurveda. Modern medicine has classified kidney diseases according to the site and nature of the disease. Their classification is very distinct. Modern investigations like USG, CT scan can spot the exact location of the disease very smoothly. Yet Ayurveda has a lot of role to play in kidney disorders of modern era.

Keywords: Nephrons, Mutrakriccha, Mutraghata, Mahakashayas, USG, CT scan.