Ayurvedic Interventions in the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease with Hypertension: A Single Case Study

Abstract

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive disorder characterized by structural and functional kidney abnormalities that persist for at least three months, regardless of whether there is a decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR). It is often accompanied by altered blood or urine composition. It commonly arises from diabetes and hypertension and usually remains asymptomatic until advanced stages, leading to serious complications. Early detection and timely management are crucial for slowing disease progression. This case study reports a 31-year-old hypertensive patient diagnosed with CKD, presenting with elevated serum creatinine (2.06 mg/dl), urea (56.20 mg/dl), uric acid (8.00 mg/dl), and BUN (26.18 mg/dl). The patient was treated with an Ayurvedic regimen comprising Punarnavashtak Kwath, Gokshuradi Guggulu, Syrup Neeri KFT, and Sarpagandha Ghan Vati for two months. Post-treatment, significant improvements were observed: creatinine reduced to 0.5 mg/dl, urea to 20.50 mg/dl, uric acid to 3.80 mg/dl, and BUN to 9.55 mg/dl. Clinical symptoms such as dizziness and headache, etc., subsided, and blood pressure stabilized at 120/80 mmHg. These findings suggest that Ayurvedic therapy can effectively improve renal function, regulate blood pressure, and enhance overall quality of life in CKD patients with hypertension.