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Chaurasia M.1 , Patil S. 2 , Arshad S. 3
1PG Scholar, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, K. G. Mittal Ayurved College and Hospital, Charni Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
2Professor and Head of Department, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, K. G. Mittal Ayurved College and Hospital, Charni Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
3PG Scholar, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, K. G. Mittal Ayurved College and Hospital, Charni Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Date of Acceptance: 2025-08-20
Date of Publication:2025-10-30
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Keywords: Bilateral pedal edema, Hypertension, Shotha, Ayurveda, Case Report.
Source of Support: Nil
Conflict of Interest: Non declared
Pedal edema is a common clinical feature often associated with cardiovascular, renal, and hepatic disorders. In hypertension, chronic fluid retention and vascular changes may lead to bilateral pedal edema. In Ayurveda, such a condition can be correlated with Sarvanga/Ekanga Shotha depending on its presentation. To evaluate the efficacy of Ayurvedic management in bilateral pedal edema in a hypertensive patient. A known case of hypertension with bilateral pedal edema was treated with Ayurvedic Shamana Chikitsa (oral medications) along with Pathya-Apathya regimen for 30 days. Pre- and post-clinical findings were documented. Significant reduction in pedal edema, heaviness, and improvement in ambulation were noted. Ayurvedic management provided effective relief in bilateral pedal edema, suggesting its role as a supportive therapy in chronic hypertension.