Abstract

SINGLE CASE STUDY OF DURVA GHRITA PICHU IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GUDA PARIKARTIKA (FISSURE IN ANO)

Vd. Aapsing G. Vasave* and Vd. Shankar V. Annapure

Abstract

Guda Parikartika is second most common condition seen in an ano rectal clinic & by far most common cause of ulceration, there is longitudinal tear at anal region. according to modern science it can be compared with fissure in ano. Patients visiting to surgical OPD many patients are with pain & burning at anal region. In Ayurvedic terms, it is termed as ‘Guda Parikartika’ and is characterized by Kartanavat and Chhednavat shoola in Guda. The condition mainly caused due to aggravation of Pitta and Vata Dosha. Parikartika is treated with internal medications and local application formulated by using Madhura, Sheeta and Snigdh dravyas. I recommended to patient the Durva Ghritaa pichu local application once a day for 1week. Durva Ghritaa have much better result in fissure in ano. These patients with pain at anal region most are with the Parikartika a disease described by Sushruta. In the condition of Parikartika there is cutting type pain at anal region. Similar condition described as fissure in ano in modern science. There is mainly two types i.e. acute & chronic fissure in ano. In the present era it is due to changing lifestyle such as sedentary work pattern, increased stress, improper dietary and sleeping habits, various lifestyle disorders are increasing continuously.

Keywords: Guda Parikartika (fissure in ano), Durva Ghritaa pichu.