Role of early intervention of Ayurveda in Hepatitis-A - A Case Study
Abstract
Hepatitis A is the inflammation of the liver caused by the Hepatitis-A virus. 1.5 million clinical cases are recorded annually worldwide and are responsible for 15,000 to 30,000 deaths per year.[1] Acute viral hepatitis (AVH) has resemblance with Kamala mentioned in Ayurveda. Kamala is a disease of the Rakta Dusti and Pitta Prakopa. Virechana with Mridu and Tiktaka drugs along with wholesome diet is the principle to treat the condition in Ayurveda. A 20-year-old male diagnosed with hepatitis-A treated in accordance to the Ayurvedic principles, that is, Mridu Virechana and Pitta Samana. The total duration of the treatment is for 30 days. In this case, a complete remission of symptoms with a substantial reduction in bilirubin and hepatic enzymes observed following Ayurvedic treatment.
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