Integrated Approach for Diagnosis, Management and Prevention of Gall Bladder Carcinoma

Abstract

Ayurveda, “The Science of Living”, it has been in existence since the beginning of time and has been giving the health solutions for various named and unnamed diseases, to the humankind since ages. Cancer is indirectly described in Ayurveda texts in the form of various terms like ‘arbud’, ‘gulma’, ‘granthi’ which have been coined that could be related to cancer. Though an uncommon malignancy Gallbladder cancer is the commonest and fatal biliary malignancy as it is not easily diagnosed in early stages. The integrated approach for early diagnosis and prevention through Ayurveda could be helpful in the management of the biliary malignancy. Aims and Objectives • To review, evaluate, elaborate and discuss the gallbladder cancer as per Ayurveda and modern medicine. • To evaluate, elaborate and discuss the current and ancient approach to the diagnosis, management and prevention of gallbladder cancer. Materials and Methods: This Research Scientific Paper is based on Ayurvedic Clinical Experiences in Cancer & Gall Bladder Cancer, Research Article published on Cancer in Medical Journal. Ayurvedic and Modern Text have been reviewed to collect, analyze, evaluate, elaborate and discuss of concern subjects. A Medline, PubMed database search was performed to identify articles published using the keywords ‘carcinoma of gallbladder’, ‘gallbladder cancer’, ‘gallbladder neoplasm’, ‘cholecystectomy’, ‘arbud’, ‘gulma’. Conclusion: Gall Bladder Cancer can be diagnosed and managed by using diagnostic method recommended in Modern Medicine as well as by using basic principles and medicines described in Ayurveda. Gall Bladder Cancer can be prevented by reducing the risks factor of this disease through follow the wholesome diet and normal lifestyle described in Ayurveda.