Case Studies
Case 5: Varicose ulcer/Venous ulcer - Medical treatment information
Medical condition - Varicose ulcer
Brief description - Wound(s) that are thought to appear due to improper functioning of venous valves, venous ulcers are alone 70-90% of all the leg ulcers.
Signs & Symptoms - Swelling, Pain, Wound, Secretions
Cause - Exact cause of varicose ulcer is unclear
The Ayurveda way of diagnosis: We can appreciate clear evidence of food habit(s) and physical habit(s), viz: use of food articles that are unhealthy; either as a single item and in combination with articles as well (Viruddha). Long hours of standing can be one of the reasons
Prevention - Compression stockings; which can prevent the new ulcers from occurrence
Treatment –
- Aim of the treatment is to create an environment where the skin is allowed to grow across the ulcer
- Finding the underlying cause and treatment is also one of the modalities
Results - Surgery is a promising approach that shows a success rate of 85%
Panchakarma along with herbal medications for Varicose ulcer are one of the promising options; the case which we mention below is one such case which has shown tremendous improvement within a very short span of time.
Case Primer –
- 56 year old male with varicose ulcers on both the legs; the largest one measuring about 4.2 x 3.3 cm
- Known case of hypertension and on medication; Borderline diabetic on strict diet
- Both legs feature wounds with associated pain (severe) and secretions with foul smell; movements severely restricted due to pain
- Having undergone surgery for the same 3 years ago; newer ulcers have re-surfaced since last 6 months
Treatment given –
Panchakarma: To initiate the body's innate healing capacity and also render the body clean
Medicines/Herbs: Herbs which enhance blood circulation and relieve pain were used as concoctions and pills
Wound dressing: Ayurvedic wound dressing and healing promoters were used
Results - Pain relieved soon after the initial Panchakarma therapy finished, wound healed at a faster rate
Wound before treatment
Wound before treatment
Changes during therapy
Changes during 2nd Stage of treatment
At the end of Panchakarma
During 5th stage of treatment
During 6th Stage of treatment
During 6th Stage of treatment
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After
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