Title: Effective Ayurvedic management of Polycythemia Vera- A case study
Authors: Dr Sarita Pradip Gaikwad, Maj. Dr Pradip Gaikwad
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i5.06
Abstract
Introduction: Polycythemia vera is commonest of Chronic Myeloproliferative neoplasms, resulting in Pancytosis. Management of this disorder is really a challenge for its complications like thrombosis, hyperuricemia or ocular migraine. Ayurved has lot of potential to treat such disorders.
Case Study: Here is a case study, a 54 year old female incidentally detected as a case of Polycythemia Vera, initially poorly managed by Modern therapy but was effectively managed by Ayurvedic line of treatment. Patient is well maintained on Ayurvedic therapy for last two years. All the blood cells, Hb and Haematocrit value are within normal range. This case study is a ray of hope to the thousands of sufferers, who are inadequately managed by costly modern Chemotherapy treatment and with lot of untoward effects of the treatment. Ayurved can provide them a better and cheaper alternative treatment without side effects.
Keywords: Polycythemia vera, Ayurvedic management, Chronic Myeloproliferative disorder, Raktadushti.
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