Management of Acute Kidney Injury with Ayurveda, Acupuncture, and Chinese Herbal Medicine: A Case Report

Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) poses a risk of permanent kidney damage and failure. Conventional management stresses preventing further damage, while integrative approaches also aim to enhance renal function. This case explores the use of acupuncture, ayurveda, and Chinese herbal medicine for a 71-year-old male with fatigue, diagnosed with AKI. Case Description: Following medical evaluation, the patient sought integrative care outside the nephrologist recommendation. Following 12 months of acupuncture, ayurveda and Chinese herbal renal function demonstrated sustained improvement in blood urea nitrogen (63%), estimated glomerular filtration rate (67%), and creatinine (49%), along with decreased fatigue. Conclusion: An integrative approach may help enhance renal function in AKI. Interprofessional collaboration is recommended.