SUCCESSFUL AYURVEDIC & DIETARY INTERVENTIONS IN CHRONIC RECURRENT PANCREATITIS: A CASE SERIES ON HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT
Dr. Indrayani Kedar Joshi*
ABSTRACT
Background: Chronic recurrent pancreatitis (CRP) is a progressive inflammatory disorder leading to glandular damage and pancreatic dysfunction. Conventional treatments focus on symptom management, but Ayurveda provides a holistic approach addressing the root cause. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of an Ayurveda-based treatment protocol in managing CRP through a case series. Materials and Methods: This case series includes three patients diagnosed with CRP who underwent a standardized Ayurvedic treatment protocol comprising Panchakarma therapies, herbal medications, and dietary modifications. Assessment parameters included Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), frequency of pain episodes, steatorrhea severity, weight, postprandial glucose levels, quality of life scores, and serum amylase/lipase levels before and after treatment. Results: Significant improvement was observed in all assessment parameters. Pain episodes decreased, weight improved, and laboratory parameters showed positive changes. Conclusion: Ayurveda-based interventions demonstrated promising results in CRP management, suggesting the need for further clinical studies.
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