Ayurvedic Insights in Managing Chronic Kidney Disease: A Holistic Healing Approach
Author : Acharya Manish, Dr. Gitika Chaudhary, Dr. Richa, Dr. Suyash Pratap Singh, Dr. Manjeet Singh and Dr. Priyank Sharma
Abstract :
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hypertension, and coronary artery disease (CAD) are interrelated chronic conditions that pose major global health challenges. CKD, particularly in its advanced stages, leads to toxin buildup, fluid-electrolyte imbalance, and multi-organ complications. When CKD coexists with T2DM, hypertension, and CAD, the complexity of clinical management increases significantly, highlighting the need for integrative approaches. This case study evaluates the impact of Ayurvedic treatment in a 48-year-old female diagnosed with stage V CKD, along with T2DM, hypertension, and CAD, admitted at Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited Hospital, Derabassi, Punjab, India. Presenting symptoms included pedal oedema, generalized weakness, and lower back pain. The patient received inpatient Ayurvedic care comprising Panchakarma therapies, Ayurvedic formulations, and a customized diet plan. Over a seven-day treatment period, notable symptomatic relief was observed. Pedal edema reduced from grade 3 to grade 1, generalized weakness improved, and lower back pain decreased from a score of 4/10 to 1/10. Biochemical investigations also showed measurable improvements: blood urea levels declined from 65.38 mg/dL to 62.57 mg/dL, serum creatinine from 8.60 mg/dL to 7.41 mg/dL, and uric acid from 6.24 mg/dL to 6.18 mg/dL. These findings suggest that Ayurvedic interventions may support renal function, improve clinical symptoms, and enhance patient well-being in complex cases of CKD with comorbidities. However, rigorous clinical trials are necessary to validate these observations and develop standardized protocols for integrative CKD management.
Keywords :
Ayurveda, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Hridroga, Hypertension, Madhumeha, Panchakarma, Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), Vataj pandu.
