Ayurvedic Management of Stage V Chronic Kidney Disease

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Ayurvedic therapies in managing  chronic kidney disease (CKD) in a 46-year-old female patient with stage five CKD.  The patient presented with polyarthralgia for three years and acute worsening of CKD over two months, along with symptoms of joint discomfort, bilateral pedal edema,  constipation, facial swelling, dyspnea on exertion, and disrupted sleep. Despite being  advised to undergo dialysis by her nephrologist, she opted for Ayurvedic treatment,  including Panchakarma therapies, dietary and lifestyle modifications, and Ayurvedic  medicines. Significant improvements were observed in clinical symptoms such as  reduced edema, relief from joint pain and constipation, improved sleep, and reduced  dyspnea, alongside better biochemical markers. These findings suggest that Ayurvedic  therapies may effectively manage CKD and improve patient outcomes. However,  further research is needed to substantiate these results and explore the potential of  Ayurvedic treatments as an alternative or complementary approach to conventional  CKD management.