Abstract

A COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT OF AN INFECTED VENOUS ULCER – A CASE STUDY

Dr. Prashanth K. and Dr. Anitha A. S.

Abstract

The common chronic ulcers in India are the leg ulcers, among them venous ulcers show an incidence of 34%. They are the most severe form of ulcers which are produced due to the chronic venous insufficiency of the lower limbs. Usual causes such as obesity, long standing can produce sustained abnormal venous hypertension in the lower 3rd of the leg, around ankle, and dorsum of foot leading to venous ulcer formation. With carelessness it can get infected and turns into gangrene. A chronic venous ulcer may turn to malignancy which may requires amputation of the affected limb. The disease has serious impact on one’s life, hence early diagnosis and effective management is essential to save the life. In Ayurveda non healing ulcer is diagnosed as Dusta Vrana. Further specific diagnosis is based on its presentation. A male patient with a non-healing chronic venous ulcer for 1 year was admitted as an in-patient and was treated with Parisheka, Jalouka avacharana, and dressing as per the classics has been presented in this case study.

Keywords: Venous ulcer, Dusta Vrana, Jaloukavacharana, Parisheka.