Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS- A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Dr. Shruti Jondhale*, Dr. Surykant Waghmare and Dr. Seema Giri

Abstract

This study was intended to have a theoretical audit of the disease DVT and its Ayurvedic management specifically by Ayurvedic Panchkarm therapy. DVT, also known as Siraj Granthi which means swelling of vascular origin in Ayurvedic Literature. It is a kashtsadhya vyadhi. Due to its etiological components, it causes a network consisting of compressed, tortuous, raised and somewhat squeezed veins. As the disease is severe, it requires a compelling line of treatment which can be proceeded for quite a while with no evil impacts on general body health. Among the other treatment options, oral herbal drugs, external oleation and leech therapy that is jalaukaavcharan has been chosen in this case & the impact was promptly assessed. In the current logical examination, a 70 year old male patient was encountered in OPD having complaints of swelling over leg accompanied by pain and warmth at the affected site. Further investigation revealed the diagnosis of DVT. In the current case report, patient was required to get treated with Ayurvedic plan so as to avoid any kind of surgical intervention. Attending the OPD of GAC Osmanabad & treating with preliminary medication along with Leech therapy, patient was assessed over a period of 45 days. Venous Doppler results and girth of the affected leg were taken into consideration. In the wake of assessing the absolute impacts of the treatment carried out, it was seen that the given oral drug therapy and leech therapy gave good alleviation.

Keywords: DVT, Siraj Granthi, Leech Therapy.