Abstract

SIDDHA MEDICINE MANEGMENT IN CALCANEAL SPUR (KUTHINGAL VAATHAM) - A CASE STUDY

S. Karthik Nagarajan*, S. Sivajosyaa, N. J. Muthukumar and V. Mahalakshmi

Abstract

A Calcaneal spur is a small bony projection that is formed on calcaneus or heel bone. It is a small osteophyte, pointed bony outgrowth of bone. It is a form of exostosis. It is a common cause of heel pain in adult with the peak incidence occurring in people between the ages of 40-60 years. It is seen more frequently in a younger population consisting of runners, aerobic exercise dancers and ballet dancers. Calcaneal spur as per modern and Kuthingal Vaatham as per Siddha Medicine has etiological and clinical relationship. Siddha is one of traditional medical science which describes the lifestyle methods for living a healthy life. According to Siddha, Management and treatment of disease included both mental and Physical which gives effectively relieves from Diseases It is one of the most troublesome common health complaint usually affects badly peoples routine work and once it is manifested very difficult for the body to heal. Large percentages of people suffer from this disease. Kuthingal Vaatham is a condition caused by Kabavatham characterized by a sharp Stinging pain at the heel of foot. Aggravated vatham, because of exertion and walking on uneven surface takes located in gulf Kanukkaal (Ankle joint) and produce pain. Major symptoms consist of pain in the region surrounding the spur, which typically increases in intensity after prolonged periods of rest. The pain can be sharp, shooting pain or present as a tearing feeling at the bottom of the heel. Patients may report, pain more severe when walking up in morning. In today’s life patient given NSAID’s. But NSAID’s relieve the pain temporarily. Siddha medicine is one of the best for management of calcaneal spur. Local Ottradam and oral medicine are classical line of treatment for Kuthingal Vaatham (Calcaneal spur). Here I present the case of 58 years old female patient, whose early diagnosis of Kuthingal Vaatham (Calcaneal spur) permitted successful management according to Siddha medicine principles. Though initially having severe pain and difficulty in walking, than she return to normal life after treatment.

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