Integrative Naturopathic Management of Alcohol-Induced Thrombocytopenia: A Case Report
Suhas B1*, Vineetha AN2*, Nitesh MK3, Shetty V4, Prajwal HM5
DOI:10.21760/jaims.9.11.47
1* Suhas B, Post Graduate Scholar, Dept of Clinical Naturopathy, Alvas College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences Mijar, Moodubidire Mangalore Dk, Karnataka, India.
2* Vineetha AN, Associate Professor, Dept of Clinical Naturopathy, Alvas College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences Mijar, Moodubidire Mangalore DK, Karnataka, India.
3 Nitesh MK, Associate Professor, Dept of Clinical Naturopathy, Alvas College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences Mijar, Moodubidire Mangalore DK, Karnataka, India.
4 Vanitha Shetty, Principal and HOD, Dept of Clinical Naturopathy, Alvas College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences Mijar, Moodubidire Mangalore DK, Karnataka, India.
5 Prajwal HM, Assistant Professor, Dept of Clinical Naturopathy, Alvas College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences Mijar, Moodubidire Mangalore DK, Karnataka, India.
A 40-year-old male presented with thrombocytopenia and chronic alcoholism at Alva’s Anandamaya Arogydhama. The patient had a platelet count of 68,000 cells/mcL, accompanied by general weakness, disturbed sleep, and a long history of alcohol and tobacco use. Upon admission, he discontinued alcohol and tobacco and underwent a 14-day naturopathic inpatient program. Treatment included foot reflexology, hot foot immersion baths, massages, and dietary adjustments emphasizing raw juices, nuts, vegetables, and excluding processed foods, refined sugars, and alcohol. Additionally, daily yoga and pranayama were incorporated. Following the intervention, the patient’s platelet count improved to 160,000 cells/mcL, with reductions in cholesterol, triglycerides, liver enzymes, fasting blood sugar, weight, and BMI. This case demonstrates the effectiveness of an integrated naturopathic approach for thrombocytopenia and highlights the potential benefits of lifestyle modification and detoxification in patients with chronic alcohol use. Findings suggest that comprehensive naturopathic care may support sustainable health improvements in similar cases.
Keywords: Alcoholism, naturopathy, platelet count, thrombocytopenia, treatment outcome, wellness
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, Associate Professor, Dept of Clinical Naturopathy, Alvas College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences Mijar, Moodubidire Mangalore DK, Karnataka, India.Suhas B, Vineetha AN, Nitesh MK, Shetty V, Prajwal HM, Integrative Naturopathic Management of Alcohol-Induced Thrombocytopenia: A Case Report. J Ayu Int Med Sci. 2024;9(11):318-324. Available From https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/3809 |