Punam Sawarkar
Background: Renal stone is also called renal calculi, nephrolithiasis, or urolithiasis. Certain Calcium supplements and medications are among the major causes of kidney stones. The role of Shamana Chikitsa in Ayurveda to treat this condition successfully is already proved. But to hasten this therapeutic outcome, Viddha Karma plays a crucial role. It is a very effective treatment modality that Acharya Sushruta exclusively narrates. However, it is neglected in clinical practice. Thus, there is a need to prove the efficacy of this non-invasive tool in managing some surgical conditions, including renal calculi. Aim & Objectives: To study the combined effect of Viddha Karma and Shamana Chikitsa in managing Renal colic induced due to renal calculi. Material & Methods: It is a single case study of 48 years old female patient suffering from complaints such as colicky Pain (intermittent), constant dull ache in the left loin region, burning & hesitancy while micturition, obstructed Urine, incontinence of Urine, etc. for 1 Month. U.S.G. Abdomen & pelvis showed renal stone of 7 mm at a left vesicoureteric junction and minimal pelvicalyceal fullness in the left kidney with the prominent left ureter. After a detailed history, Vidhha Karma was done at the lateral border of the right thumb of the right leg on an alternate day (total 12 sittings). Moreover, Shaman Chikitsa, i.e., Chandraprabha Vati, Varunadi Kashaya, Tab Neeri, Hingashtak Choorna, and Shankh Vati, was prescribed for one month. Result & Observations: After 1 Month, all clinical symptoms subsided completely with good urine output. U.S.G. Abdomen & pelvis showed no calculi or abnormality. Discussion: All Shamana Chikitsa breaks the pathogenesis of Mootrashmari due to its Ashmari Bhedak, Mootral effects as a result of their properties, e.g., Ushna Veerya, Vatanulomana, etc. Viddha Karma increases the movement of the ureter that easily eliminates the crushed stone. Conclusion: This case showed the efficacy of a combination of Viddha Karma and Shamana Chikitsa to manage Renal colic and renal stone in a very non-invasive manner within a short duration.