Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF STHANA VIDRADI (LACTATIONAL BREAST ABSCESS) A CASE REPORT

Dr. Hafsa P. Ahamed* and Dr. Sahl M.

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Abstract

Lactational breast abscess is an accumulation of pus in an area of breast and frequently develops as a result of inadequately treated infectious mastitis. Between 5% and 11% of lactating women will develop a breast abscess usually within one month of postpartum. It is initially localised to one segment of the breast, but if left untreated can spread to affect the whole breast which will affect the woman both physically and mentally. Milk stasis and cracked nipple may contribute to the development of mastitis first by making it vulnerable to the organisms like staphylococcus aureus. In Ayurveda, mastitis and breast abscess can be correlated with Sthana shodha and sthana vidradi respectively. In the present case report, a 28 year old postnatal woman came to the hospital with complaints of severe pain, inflammation and pus discharge from left breast. The patient was treated with ayurvedic medicines which are shodha hara, vrana hara and vrana shoshaka. The abscess was cured completely within a week without the aid of any antibiotics.

Keywords: Lactational breast abscess, Mastitis, Sthana shodha, Sthana vidradi.