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Standalone Ayurvedic Management of enterococcus faecalis induced cystitis  

A 36-year-old female, an IT professional, patient presented with low back ache confined to the right lumbar area and with mild dysuria for the past two weeks. She also had mild pain and a burning sensation in the suprapubic region. She opted for Ayurvedic treatment and approached Dr Rajeshwari.  The Urine analysis revealed numerous pus cells and many epithelial cells. Urine culture revealed the presence of Enterococcus faecalis. The diagnosis was confirmed as enterococcus faecalis-induced cystitis on the basis of clinical examination and urine analysis. The condition was treated as ushnavata. ​Samshodhana chikitsa, followed by Rasayana chikitsa, was administered. After three weeks of Ayurvedic medications along with necessary dietary regimens and lifestyle modifications, the patient got a significant reduction in symptoms. In the follow-up after 45 days, the patient was completely relieved from the urinary symptoms and the suprapubic pain. The repeated urine routine and culture reports were normal.   

This case report demonstrates the scope of Ayurvedic treatment in managing chronic infections of the urinary tract.