Ayurvedic Management of Yakrit Vidradhi (Liver Abscess) – A Case Report

Abstract

The liver abscess is the most frequent visceral abscess caused by a  parasite or bacterial infection in low and middle-income countries. A  liver abscess can cause fever, chills, night sweats, malaise, nausea or  vomiting, right shoulder ache, right upper quadrant pain, cough,  dyspnea, anorexia, etc. A 20 years old male patient presented with  symptoms of fever, chills, malaise, right shoulder pain, and right upper  quadrantpain.The patient was treated with Virechan Karma (therapeutic  purgation) followed by oral Ayurvedic medicines such as Varunadi  Kwatha, Kanchanar Guggulu, and Aarogyavardhini Vati. Pathya apathy (wholesome-unwholesome diet) based on Ayurveda perspectives  was also advised to the patient. The total duration of the treatment was  four months, and follow-up was done for one month. Improvement was  assessed based on relief in the symptoms and abdomen USG. Complete  relief in all symptoms was noted after completion of the treatment. The  USG findings revealed a reduction in hypoechoic lesion to size 5.1*5.1  cm with calcified margins in the right lobe segment VIII of the liver. Any complications or adverse events due to treatment were not observed  during the treatment period. This case report demonstrates the  effectiveness of Ayurvedic approaches in managing Liver abscesses.