YAVAKSARA WITH MADHU ANUPANA IN LOWER URINARY TRACT INFECTION: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Urinary tract infection is the commonest of all infections and are leading causes of morbidity and health care expenditure in persons of all ages. The prevalence of UTI was estimated to be around 150 million per year. E coli is the most common organism causing UTI. The Common clinical manifestations are dysuria, burning micturition, increased frequency and urgency to micturate, nocturia, suprapubic pain and low-grade fever. In Ayurveda it can be correlated with mutrakrichra. Paneeya kṣāra is one among the important formulation that is mentioned in the management of mutrakrichra. As per textual reference Yavakṣāra have action in relieving symptoms of mutrakrichra. A 34-year-old female with OP No. 20220000308 consulted Shalyatantra OPD of hospital with symptoms of dysuria, suprapubic pain, burning sensation, urgency and frequency of urination. After urinalysis, the condition was diagnosed as lower UTI. The patient was administered 500 mg of yavaksara with madhu anupana twice daily for a period of 15 days and analyzed the condition. Along with reduction in pus cells and bacteria, great symptomatic relief was obtained. Utilizing the inherent properties of ksara, it can be employed with efficacy in the treatment of urinary tract infections.