Abstract

Vishak P. Dhanvanthri*, Seetharamu M. S., Lohith B. A. and Tejaswini R. Hegde

ABSTRACT

Drug-induced hepatitis is liver inflammation caused by adverse effects of certain medications. Symptoms include jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, and constipation. Diagnosis involves clinical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests, revealing elevated liver enzymes (SGOT and SGPT) and elevated bilirubin, indicating liver dysfunction. Hepatitis, characterized by yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera, signals liver malfunction when serum bilirubin levels exceed 2.5 to 3 mg/dl. In Ayurveda, hepatitis is described as Kamala, where there's a diminished desire for diet and physical activity.[1,2] This paper discusses a 28-year-old male patient from the IPD of the Panchakarma department at SDM College of Ayurveda Hassan, presenting with yellowish skin discoloration, icterus, yellow urine, anorexia, and frequent constipation for 30 days due to chronic folklore medication abuse.