Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF NON ACUTE CHOLELITHIASIS ASSOCIATED WITH UTERINE FIBROID- A CASE STUDY

*T. V. Sreeni and Anjana V. Mani

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Abstract

Uterine fibroid, a noncancerous enlargement of the uterus that frequently manifests in females who are of reproductive age. Gallstones are a prevalent medical condition that frequently requires surgical treatment in the general population. A case of Cholelithiasis (gall stone) associated with uterine fibroid is discussed in this case report. A 31-year- old female patient, approached the outpatient department with complaints of diffuse lower abdomen pain and irregular menstrual cycle. Ultrasound scan revealed multiple uterine fibroid and non-acute Cholelithiasis. She was treated as per the Ayurvedic line of treatment of Garbhashaya granthi and Pittashmari varanadikashaya, Trayanthyadi kashaya, Kalyanakshara, kanchanara guggulu were among the medications prescribed for her. First intervention was continued for 1month with a follow up once in 15 days, with the improvement in the signs and symptoms the patient was willing to continue the medication for another 6 months until all of her symptoms decreased. The size of the uterine fibroids had decreased, and the gallstones had completely vanished, according to a follow-up scan. The patient has not reported any side effects related to the medications or the disease's progression during the therapy period. An attempt has been made to describe how a patient in her early 30s successfully treated a uterine fibroid linked with non-acute Cholelithiasis with non-hormonal medications. The goal of this study is to give Ayurvedic practitioners more assurance that uterine fibroids linked to non-acute cholelithiasis can be managed safely, non-invasively, without the use of hormones, and at a low cost.

Keywords: Pittashmari, Uterine fibroid, Cholelithiasis, Gallstones, Granthi.