Correspondence Address:
Dr Apeksha P Moray, PG Scholar, Department of Shalya Tantra, Dr. V J D Gramin Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Patur, Email: apmoray21@gmail.com mobile no. 7588084403
Date of Acceptance: 2020-11-20
Date of Publication:2020-12-01
Article-ID:IJIM_41_12_20 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: NIL
Conflict of Interest: NIL
How To Cite This Article: Moray Apeskha & et.al. . Apamarga Ksharasutra In Management of Fistula in- Ano : A Clinical Study Int. J Ind. Med. 2020;1(8):317-329
Background: The Bhagandara is one among the eight Mahagadas described by Acharya Sushruta. ‘Fistula-in-ano is an abnormal hollow tract or cavity that is lined with granulation tissue and that connects a primary opening inside the anal canal. Methods: Patients of either sex or age group between 20 to 60 years. Ksharsutra Treatment is given for the periods of 3 months. In addition, treatment was continued beyond 3 months if not healed but observations will be noted up to 3 months only. Observations and Results : Bhagandar is present mainly in age group 35 to 50 years, Pain during defecation is reduced in significantly in subsequent follow up of Ksharsutra. Ksharsutra treatment was effective in reducing discharge from wound site. Bleeding from wound site was effectively reduced, cutting rate was good and Fistula in ano tract was cut highly significantly. Conclusion: Ksharsutra application is effective in relieving Fistula in-ano.
Keywords: Ksharsutra, Bhagandara, Fistula in ano, Bleeding, Mahagadas
