Carica Papaya Root Extract in Management of Urolithiasis

Authors: Avinash Shankar*, Amresh Shankar and Anuradha Shankar

Volume 4, Issue 1

Abstract

These days urolithiasis is on progressive rise due to increased urinary solute and altered electrolyte biokinetics. In addition change in dietary composite also made the women equally vulnerable for the presentation. Though surgical removal and lithotripsy are measures available for alleviation of uroliths Clinical manifestation, but recurrence is very common posing encumbrance and agonizing discomfort. In present scenario of available various indigenous drug composite, clinical evaluation of Carica papaya root extract 10-25 ml with Piper nigrum 1-3 daily in empty stomach ensure relief of abdominal colic and passage of uroliths per urethra in majority cases with complete absence of uroliths in USG of KUB or in urine and no recurrence on weekly one dose in 2 yrs of post therapy follow up without any adversity.

Keywords: Urolithiasis; Electrolyte Biokinetics; USG; KUB

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