ABSTRACT

This case report explores the integration of Ayurvedic medicine in the management of a 24-year-old male diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), referred to as Vrikka Roga in Ayurveda. The patient presented with severe symptoms including shortness of breath, general weakness, nausea, pruritus, frothy micturition and an overall loss of vitality. Conventional treatment options such as haemodialysis and medication had been proposed but were delayed at the patient's discretion. In response, an alternative therapeutic strategy was implemented, comprising a series of tailored Ayurvedic treatments. Complementing the Panchkarma therapies, Ayurvedic treatment, lifestyle modifications and Ayurvedic diet were advised to enhance overall renal health and mitigate CKD symptoms. Preliminary outcomes post-treatment showed improvement in both subjective symptoms and objective measures of renal function, suggesting potential benefits of this integrative approach. This report underscores the need for further rigorous scientific studies to validate the efficacy of Ayurvedic practices in managing CKD and highlights the potential of Ayurvedic medicine as a complement to conventional nephrology. This case encourages the exploration of holistic, individualized patient care strategies that address both the symptoms and underlying etiological factors contributing to kidney diseases. Keywords: Vrikka Roga, CKD, Ayurveda Treatment, Panchkarma, Proteinuria