A Case Study on Ayurvedic Management of Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive and irreversible condition that ranks among the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Its development is often linked to hypertension and diabetes, which gradually lead to renal impairment progressing to CKD and potentially to end-stage renal disease. Traditional treatments for CKD, such as dialysis and renal replacement therapy, are financially burdensome for many patients, highlighting the need for alternative, more affordable, and safe approaches. In Ayurveda, CKD is addressed under the concept of mutravah srotas vikar, and also mutrakshaya will be seen which is a main symtpom seen in mutraghata. Seeking an alternative to hemodialysis, a 55-year-old male patient from New Delhi visited the Outpatient Department (OPD) of Kayachikitsa for an Ayurvedic intervention. The treatment approach involved the administration of shamanaushadhi to reduce elevated serum creatinine and blood urea levels. Specific Ayurvedic medications known for their nephroprotective and diuretic properties were prescribed, including Renogrit, Gokshuradi guggulu, Chandraprabha vati, and Punarnavadi madoor. These herbal formulations are believed to exert beneficial effects on kidney function. The holistic Ayurvedic approach aimed to alleviate symptoms, slow down CKD progression, and potentially circumvent the need for hemodialysis. By addressing underlying imbalances and supporting kidney health, Ayurvedic treatment offers a promising alternative for CKD management.