Prevelance Of Complementary And Alternative Medicine (Cam) Intake In Patients Presented With Jaundice - A Tertiary Care Centre Experience

Background and Aim: The use of complementary alternative medicines (CAMs) for treatment acute chronic diseases is on the rise world over, especially in Asian countries, mostly China India. This study aimed to assess prevelance CAM intake patients who has presented with jaundice OPD IPD. Methods: 422 (both extrahepatic as well intrahepatic) Gastroenterology or IPD are enrolled study. A detailed history taken that included type like ayurvedic, homoeopathic unani formulations, duration along socio-economic education status patient. Results: Out patients, 371 (87%) had biliary obstruction while 41 (13%) intrahepatic causes jaundice. 380 (90%) intake. 340(89%) post 40(11%) prior Median was 8 weeks. 80% consumption ayurvedic medications mehndi roots. Majority (91%) belonged lower status. Conclusion: An overwhelming majority have intake, usually after onset Most them belong Studies focussing individual composition various CAMs their effect hepatic function should be carried out.