A Case Study on Hepatitis B and its Management Through Ayurveda

Abstract

Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is primarily transmitted through contact with infected body fluids, such as during childbirth, the sharing of needles, or unprotected sexual contact. In some individuals, the infection becomes chronic, persisting in the body for an extended period. If left untreated, chronic Hepatitis B can lead to severe complications, including liver damage, scarring (cirrhosis), or liver cancer. Hepatitis B can be correlated with Kamala, which is caused due to aggravation of Pittadosha. Management of Kamala in Ayurveda include Shodhan and Shaman therapy which help in breaking down the Samprapati of disease and hence provide complete cure. This article documents the successful treatment of a 15-year-old male patient who presented at the Kaumarbhritya Department (Pediatrics) OPD at Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Patna, on January 10, 2025 (CR. No. A02490, OPD No. 170). Prior to seeking Ayurvedic care, the patient had been receiving treatment at an allopathic hospital. Despite following the conventional medical protocol, he reported no relief from his symptoms and presented with his existing medical reports confirming his HBsAG (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen) status. The primary focus of this article is to discuss the clinical progression and the positive outcome of this specific case. Through a tailored regimen of Ayurvedic medicine, the patient’s condition was successfully managed, demonstrating the potential of traditional therapeutic interventions in treating viral hepatic infections.