SPHATIKA TANKANAJALA ASSOCIATIVE AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT IN VARICOSE ULCER – A CASE REPORT
Sandeep*, Vinay R. Kadibagil, Anusha K. R., Manaswini and Suresh
ABSTRACT
Varicose ulcers are open lesions which mainly occur due to improper functioning of venous valve usually in legs.They are also known as stasis ulcers or gravitional ulcers. If not treated early or properly, it may lead to infection, periostitis, malignancy, gangrene, etc. Contemporary science advocates both conservative as well as surgical treatment for this condition. According to Ayurveda, this condition can be correlated with siragata dushta vrana. Acharya Sushruta explained in detail about vrana and for its treatment Shastiupakramas are described. This is a case study of 59 year female patient diagnosed with left leg varicose ulcer. Considering ayurvedic samprapti she was managed with sphatika tankana jala wash, abhyanga, application dressing and some internal medications. The assessment was done on basis of relief of signs and symptoms and ulcer size. A single case study shows finest results in 6 weeks. No recurrence of wound also observed since 1 year.
Keywords: Venous ulcer, Siragata dushta vrana, Sphatika tankana jala wash, Abhyanga, Assesment.
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