Year: 2024 | Month: December | Volume: 14 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 73-80
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20241208
Therapeutic Potential of Plant-Based Supplement as Adjunctive Treatment in Nephrolithiasis
Dr. Shridhar J. Pandya1, Dr. Chetan H. Savaliya2, Dr. Megha Lokhande3, Dr. Dheeraj Nagore4
1Director, Gplife Healthcare Pvt. Ltd, 705-706, Orbit-1 Building, Punagum-Saroli Road, Near RRTM Market, Surat, 395010, India.
2Director, Gplife Healthcare Pvt. Ltd, 705-706, Orbit-1 Building, Punagum-Saroli Road, Near RRTM Market, Surat, 395010, India.
3Assistant Manager Medical Affairs, Gplife Healthcare Pvt. Ltd, 705-706, Orbit-1 Building, Punagum-Saroli Road, Near RRTM Market, Surat, 395010, India.
4Director at Mprex Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Office Number 501, 514 Crossroads, Bhumkar Square, Wakad, Pune,
Corresponding Author: Dr. Megha M. Lokhande
ABSTRACT
Kidney stones have been one of the longest known and most common diseases of the urinary tract, with a prevalence ranging from 1% to 20%. Many plants and herbs have demonstrated potential for the treatment and prevention of kidney stones. This case study investigated the efficacy of plant-based kidney detox supplements as an adjunctive therapy for reducing symptoms and preventing recurrence of nephrolithiasis. Researchers monitored patients over a 60-day treatment period. The results showed that 60% of patients achieved complete clearance of calculi, while the remaining 40% demonstrated partial clearance or reduction in stone size. All patients experienced clinically significant improvements in symptoms, with complete resolution of abdominal pain, burning micturition, and dysuria by day 30, which continued through day 60. Urinalysis parameters demonstrated marked improvements, including the absence of red blood cells, substantial reduction in pus cells, clearance of epithelial cells, and absence or trace amounts of calcium oxalate crystals in most patients. All patients exhibited decreased serum creatinine levels. The rapid and sustained alleviation of symptoms, coupled with improved ultrasonography findings and urinalysis parameters, suggested that the plant-based kidney detox supplement could serve as an effective adjunctive therapy for managing kidney stones and associated symptoms.
Key words: Nephrolithiasis; Kidney stone; Herbal medicine; Plant based; Varuna; Pashanbheda.