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ArticleMedical acupuncture2026

Management of Acute Kidney Injury with Ayurveda, Acupuncture, and Chinese Herbal Medicine: A Case Report.

John Paul Krueger, Michael Robles, James Whedon, Steffany Moonaz, Sivarama Prasad Vinjamury

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John Paul KruegerLos Angeles College of Chiropractic, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, USA.
Michael RoblesLos Angeles College of Chiropractic, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, USA.
James WhedonClinical and Health Services Research, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, USA.
Steffany MoonazClinical and Health Services Research, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, USA.
Sivarama Prasad VinjamuryEastern Medicine Department, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, USA.

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Abstract

Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) poses a risk of permanent kidney damage and failure. Conventional management stresses preventing further damage, while integrative approaches also aim to enhance renal function. This case explores the use of acupuncture, ayurveda, and Chinese herbal medicine for a 71-year-old male with fatigue, diagnosed with AKI. Case Description: Following medical evaluation, the patient sought integrative care outside the nephrologist recommendation. Following 12 months of acupuncture, ayurveda and Chinese herbal renal function demonstrated sustained improvement in blood urea nitrogen (63%), estimated glomerular filtration rate (67%), and creatinine (49%), along with decreased fatigue. Conclusion: An integrative approach may help enhance renal function in AKI. Interprofessional collaboration is recommended.

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acupunctureacute kidney injuryayurvedatraditional Chinese medicine

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PMID42130693
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