Abstract

DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT); A CASE STUDY

Dr. Minal M. Khode*, Dr. Snehal A. Ingle, Dr. Ashish Thatere, Dr. J. D. Gulhane, Dr. P. R. Kabra

Abstract

Deep vein thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot within a deep vein, most commonly in the legs. Here we are discussing a case study of 45 years male suffering from Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in left sided external iliac vein with having specific disease illness history of trauma. This was confirmed by Venous Doppler of leg of left side. Anticoagulants are given in such cases from modern medicine side. The patient was not responding to any kind of treatment on the contrary the condition was worsening day by day since last 1½ years so he came to us for management. DVT according to Ayurved can be correlated with Siraj Vata or Siraj Granthi. Considering the vitiation of Rakta, Vata and Sira the concept of management was applied accordingly. For the same purpose Jalaukavacharan and Virechan along with Shaman Chikitsa was administered in the patient. Significant recovery by Ayurvedic management in clinical assessment in terms of Venous Doppler, girth of leg with discolouration of affected leg was achieved which is presented in full paper.

Keywords: DVT, Siraj Vata, Siraj Granthi, Virechan & Jalaukavacharan.