MANAGEMENT OF GRADE II NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD) THROUGH AYURVEDA: A CASE REPORT

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common liver diseases caused by the accumulation of extra fat (lipids) in the liver. In the majority of cases, this may go unnoticed and not result in any major consequences but may sometimes lead to liver damage. In Ayurveda, this can be termed as Yakrit vikar (~liver disorder) which is associated with Medoroga (~fat related disease). In the present case, a 58-Year-old female patient with symptoms of grade- II fatty liver disease visited Ayurvedic Hospital. Hematological analysis revealed deranged lipid profile, including total cholesterol (227.4 mg/dl), low density lipoprotein (139.0mg/dl) and triglycerides (166.0mg/dl). The patient was provided with Ayurveda treatment for forty-five days after obtaining written consent. Assessment was done based on signs and symptoms [like, Agnimandya (~digestive insufficiency), Udaradhmana (~abdominal distension), Aruchi (~anorexia), Apakti (~indigestion), Malavishtambha (~constipation), Shirashoola (~headache)] and hematological parameters and Ultrasound before and after treatment. Changes in the ultrasound were seen, along with improvements in the hematological parameters and clinical signs and symptoms of the disease. The present study suggested the comprehensive and safe approach of Ayurveda treatment in managing liver disease.