World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

ROLE OF PANCHAKARMA AND AYURVEDIC MEDICINE IN CONTORLING CKD AND HTN: A CASE STUDY

Acharya Manish, Dr. Gitika Chaudhary*, Dr. Richa, Dr. Poonam Hooda, Dr. Tanu Rani

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive condition affecting kidney. According to recent studies glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is the basis of CKD detection and classification to five stages. The GFR alone cannot diagnose the disease during of stage 1 and stage 2 CKD because in those individuals the GFR may be normal or borderline normal. It is diagnosed and confirmed by analyzing GFR, serum urea, serum creatinine and serum uric acid. Chronic kidney disease (CKD), falling under the umbrella of non-communicable diseases is emerging as a global threat, reducing the productive years, life expectancy,[1] causing immense health expenditure, and increased socio-economic burden. CKD has become a common disease with a high Prevalence rate of nowadays[2] in people including young individuals. CKD refers to long term kidney damage, often caused by hypertension and type 2 diabetes, leading to irreversible damage to kidney function over time. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means your kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood the way they should. The disease is called ?chronic? because the damage to your kidneys happens slowly over a long period of time. This damage can cause wastes to build up in your body. CKD can also cause other health problems. Kidney diseases are categorized under Basti or Maha Marma (vital organs) in Ayurveda and are recognized for their Kashtasadhyatva (poor prognosis). The structural and functional components of Vrikka (kidneys) are nourished by Rakta (blood) and Meda (fat tissue), forming the basis of Medovahasrotas (fat-metabolic channels). Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), considered an Anukta Vikara (non-specific disease) in Ayurveda.

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