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
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Wound before treatment
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Changes during therapy
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Changes during 2nd Stage of treatment
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At the end of Panchakarma
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During 5th stage of treatment
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During 6th Stage of treatment
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During 6th Stage of treatment
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Before
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After
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After
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