Abstract
Chronic liver disease (CLD) account for millions of deaths worldwide every year. Hepatitis C virus (HCV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) are the most common causes of CLD. Ascites, variceal hemorrhage, portal hypertension, infections, acute kidney injury (AKI), hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), frailty etc are the complications of CLD and associated with liver-related mortality and morbidity. The present case report deals with a patient who has been suffering with CLD and its associated complications including ascites, portal hypertension, edema of lower limbs, diabetes, thrombocytopenic purpura, hepatic encephalopathy, and renal impairment. Ayurvedic diagnosis of Jalodara has been made and the patient has been treated accordingly. Liv-52 tablets, Samshamani Vati, Sudarshana Ghana Vati and Punarnavashtaka Kwath have been prescribed for 4 months along with dietary restrictions. Patient got clinically significant improvement that is evident in hematological and biochemical parameters also. Ayurvedic treatment is safe, cost effective and seems to be promising in the management of CLD and its complications. To generalize the present study findings, further research with large sample size is required.