Ayurvedic Management of Acute Appendicitis: A Case Report - PubMed
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- #Appendicitis
- #Ayurveda
- #Non-Surgical Treatment
- Appendicitis is typically treated surgically, but interest in non-surgical options like antibiotics is growing.
- A 25-year-old male with acute appendicitis refused surgery and opted for Ayurvedic treatment after hospital discharge.
- Ayurvedic intervention included herbal regimens, dietary recommendations, and close follow-up over two weeks.
- Symptoms resolved rapidly: pain score dropped from 8 to 0, and appendix size decreased from 9 mm to <4 mm on ultrasound.
- The case suggests Ayurvedic treatment may be a safe alternative for uncomplicated acute appendicitis, but further rigorous studies are needed.