A Case Report on Reversing Chronic Kidney Disease through Ayurvedic Interventions

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a significant global health burden, particularly in regions with limited access to advanced treatments such as dialysis. This case study reports the Ayurvedic management of a 38-year-old female patient with a 3-year history of CKD, treated at Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited Clinic, Sangrur, India. The patient presented with classical CKD symptoms, including facial and pedal edema, frothy urine, nausea, bloating, and reduced appetite. The patient demonstrated notable improvement in multiple clinical parameters. Pedal oedema, initially graded as 4˚, decreased to 1˚, and facial puffiness reduced from 3˚ to 1˚. Nausea severity decreased from 4 to 1, and bloating improved from moderate (6/10) to mild (2/10). Appetite returned to normal, and urine appearance normalized from frothy to clear, indicating enhanced patient comfort and well-being. Throughout treatment, vital parameters were regularly monitored. Blood pressure remained generally stable between 110/80 mmHg and 120/90 mmHg. The patient’s weight gradually decreased from 65 kg to 62 kg. Renal function assessment revealed a progressive improvement in serum creatinine levels, decreasing from 9.07 mg/dL at baseline to 7.04 mg/dL, then 6.0 mg/dL, and finally 4.02 mg/dL. The integrative Ayurvedic management led to substantial clinical and laboratory improvements, with no emergence of new symptoms, suggesting restoration of systemic balance and improved quality of life. This case highlights the potential of Ayurvedic interventions as an effective adjunct or alternative in CKD management, particularly in resource-limited settings where conventional renal replacement therapies may not be readily available.