Abstract

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT MODALITIES OF DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS: A CASE STUDY

Dr. Rudal Zambre* and Dr. Sharda Chikurte

Abstract

Deep vein thrombosis, also known as DVT, is a life-threatening illness that can result in abrupt death. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the third most frequent vascular disease in the United States. after ischemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke. It is a silent killer, affecting about 0.1 percent of the population each year. The production of blood clots (thrombi) in the deep veins is known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Deep leg veins (such as the calf veins, femoral vein, or popliteal vein) and pelvic deep veins are usually affected. It's a potentially dangerous condition that could result in morbidity and fatality if it hadn't been prevented. It usually affects the deep veins of the legs (such as the calf veins, femoral veins, or popliteal veins) and causes discomfort, swelling, redness, warmth, itching, and other symptoms. Various modern medicine treatment modalities and pharmaceuticals, such as surgical procedures, tissue Plasmogen activators, and long-term usage of anti-coagulants to dissolve blood clots, all have their own limitations, side effects, and are now more expensive. The origins, signs, and symptoms of DVT are similar to those of Raktavritta Vata, Siragata Vata, Gambhira Vatarakta, and others, according to Ayurveda. Treatment for these ailments has been explained by Acharya Charaka, Sushruta, and Vagbhata. They only mentioned Raktamokshana therapy since they are all Rakta Pradoshaja Vikara. However, in the current case study, external application of Ayurvedic lepa in combination with Jalaukavacharana and Bheshaja Chikitsa i.e. Raktashodhaka/Raktaprasadhana medications showed encouraging outcomes, particularly in lowering swelling, redness, itching, and pain without generating any side effects. After a diagnosis of pulmonary embolism, a 35-year-old man was found to have partial deep vein thrombosis in the left femoro-popliteal venous system, which was detected on a Doppler previously done for work-up of leg pain. Since three years, the patient has had discomfort, edoema, and bruising in the left leg. He had no prior risk factors for venous thrombosis, nor did he have a personal or family history of the condition. His concerns were treated conservatively, but he received no real alleviation, and his condition worsened. This Ayurvedic regimen cured the patient in just one month. Before and after the treatment, the Venous Doppler revealed significant differences. It was discovered that Ayurvedic treatment for Deep Vein Thrombosis is more efficient, cost-effective, and accessible to patients.

Keywords: DVT, Raktamokshana, Bheshaja Chikitsa.