Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF MUTRASHMARI (UROLITHIASIS) BY APAMARGA KSHARA AND SHWADAMSTRAVARUNADI KWATHA - A CASE STUDY

Dr. Damodar Kumar C.*, Dr. L. Manonmani M.D. (Ayu), Dr. Radha B.K. M.S. (Ayu)

Abstract

Mutrashmari is one of the most common disorders of the Mutravaha Srotas (Urinary system). It is one of the Ashtamahagada (Eight fatal conditions) as described in Ayurveda. It is a Kapha Pradhana Tridoshaja Vyadhi and is compared with urolithiasis due to resemblance in its clinical features. The formation of Mutrashmari is a result of complex physiochemical processes. The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of Shaman Chikitsa in treatment of Mutrashmari. This case study presents a 38-year-old male patient with symptoms of burning micturition, dysuria and abdominal pain (radiating pain from loin to groin) since 10 Days. Treatment was provided using Shaman Chikitsa and treatment outcomes was evaluated based on ultrasonography (USG) findings of the abdomen and pelvis, alongside clinical improvements in symptoms. The patient showed significant improvement in both radiological and clinical assessments.

Keywords: Mutrashmari, renal calculi, urolithiasis, dysuria, Apamarga Paneeya Kshara.