Abstract

JALUKAWACHARAN (LEECH THERAPY) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PERIANAL HEMATOMA (PITTAJ GRANTHI) – A CASE STUDY

Vd. Shreyas Madan Gadag* and Dr. R. H. Amilkanthwar

Abstract

Ayurveda the science of healthy living encompases of various branches therapeutic aspect. Shalyachikitsa is one of them which involve surgical and para-surgical interventions. Jalukawacharan is one among the para-surgical procedure which is a type of Raktamokshana. Acharya Sushruta has mentioned a separate chapter of Jalukawacharan. Jaluka sucks impure blood from body with injecting biogically active substances which helps in various disorders such as Eczema, Psoriasis, Glaucoma, Chronic ulcers, Varicose veins etc. Perianal hematoma is a hematoma located in or the border of the anus which are caused by the rupture of small vein that drains blood from the anus. In Ayurveda it can be correlated with Pittaj granthi. One of the treatments of Pittaj granthi is Jalukawacharan. A case report of perianal hematoma was treated successfully by two sittings Jalukawacharan (Leech Therapy) and has been presented here.

Keywords: Jalukawacharan, Perianal hematoma, Pittaj granthi etc.