Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF ASCITES THROUGH THE GLASS OF AYURVEDA W.S.R., UDAR ROGA - A CASE STUDY

Dr. Renu Rajender Saroya*, Dr. Raman R. Ghungralekar and Dr. Meenakshi Rewadkar Kole

Abstract

Ascites is defined as accumulation of fluid with in peritoneal cavity. Alcohol Induced Liver cirrhosis is one of the most common cause of Ascites. Hepatosplenomegaly is one of the commonest clinical finding in Ascites. According to Ayurveda this condition can be correlated to Udara roga i.e., Jalodara (Yakriddalyudara) & Plihodara characterized by Anorexia, Indigestion, Constipation etc., The ideal treatment for Udar Roga is Virechana. Aacharya Charak has mention Basti in Pleehodara. Here we present a Case of Ascites with Hepatosplenomegaly where Basti Chikitsa was given after Virechana along with Yakrututtejaka, deepan paachana chikitsa. Significant Improvement was seen in both subjective & Objective assessment of the patient.

Keywords: Ascites, Udar Roga, Virechana, Basti.