An Unusual Presentation of Lumbar Disc Prolapse ?A Case Study Managed with Majja-Basti

Dr. A. P. Rana M.D. Ayu | Dr. V. K. Kasle M.S. Ayu

Abstract: A case report- 49 yr old postmenopausal female approached us with acute retention of urine, low backache, pain radiating down in left lower limb, tingling numbness since last 15-20 days. She had history of PCNL done for right renal calculi 3 months back & had DJ stent in situ for 1 & 12 month. After removal of stent having lifted heavy weight she had above complaints. MRI spine was done so disc protrusion at L4-L5, L5-S1 space. The modern line of treatment is mainly surgical consisting of laminectomy, discectomy, which is expensive & has chances of recurrence. So Ayurvedic treatment with Majjabasti (bone marrow enema) was tried.

Keywords: Majjabasti, Asthisoushirya, Majjadhatukshaya, , Brihan, Prolapsed intervertebral disc

Edition: Volume 4 Issue 1, January 2015,

Pages: 2116 - 2116