MANAGEMENT OF UTERINE FIBROID BY AYURVEDIC DETOX PROTOCOL

In a female's reproductive life, uterine hypertrophy is common. Besides pregnancy, it is most commonly observed in leiomyomas which are also known as fibroid and are of benign smooth muscle neoplasms originated from myometrium. It may produce symptoms or may be asymptomatic. Most commonly found symptoms are pain, irregular uterine bleeding, and feeling of heaviness on abdomen. In order to address a patient's immediate needs, surgical interventions can be done but it causes further complications. Ayurveda can contribute in the form of medicines, diet and lifestyle modifications. A female patient aged 48 years reported to Ayurved clinic with diagnosis of complaints of excessive and irregular menstrual flow, pain during menstruation, and dyspnoea on exertion, loss of appetite, bloating, indigestion etc. since past 6 months with report of uterine fibroid of size 4.6* 4.2 cm on anterior wall of uterus. After history and clinical examination she was given medicinal treatment of tablets namely Granthihar, Metaboost, Toxigo, Uritone, Narishakti churna along with diet and lifestyle modifications. She was given detox with Uttarabasti with Kshara and Kasisadi taila for consecutive three cycles. Progressively, she found significant results in digestive complaints and after detox therapy she found relief in pain and reduction in menstrual flow. After 5 months, ultrasonography revealed reduction in size by 65-70% (1.7 cm* 1.6 cm). The details of medicinal ingredients and result progression are discussed in this article.