Ayurvedic Management of Immune Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy as an Adjunct to Conventional Therapy: A Case Report

Background: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), also known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura or immune thrombocytopenia, is a type of thrombocytopenic purpura characterized by a low platelet count in the absence of other causes, and accompanied by a red-purple rash called purpura. It leads to an increased risk of bleeding. ITP manifests in two distinct clinical syndromes: an acute form observed in children, and chronic conditions observed in adults. The acute form often follows an infection and typically resolves within two months, while chronic immune thrombocytopenia persists for longer than six months and its specific cause is unknown. ITP is correlated with Raktapitta as per the symptoms and treatment was done accordingly. Case presentation: A 35 year old female pregnant patient suffering from ITP with severe low level of platelet count visited the OPD on 06/11/2023. Intervention: Patient was treated with oral medicines like Vasa, Guduchi, Kalmegha, Yastimadhu, Vijaysara Churna, Laghuvasantmalti Rasa, Rasayana Tablet, Chandana Bala Lakshadi Taila for local application etc. Outcome: After oral Ayurveda treatment there was significant improvement in platelet count. Conclusion: In this case, integrative Ayurvedic management was associated with stabilization of platelet count during pregnancy. Larger controlled studies are required.