World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

A CLINICAL STUDY ON THE EFFICACY OF VIBHITAKA KSHARSUTRA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BHAGANDARA (FISTULA-IN-ANO) A PILOT STUDY

Dr. Shaheen Ahmad Mir* and Dr. P. Hemantha Kumar

ABSTRACT

Acharya Sushruta has mentioned that all types of Bhagandara (Fistula-in-Ano) are difficult to treat and in modern Surgery also it is known for its callous nature and recurrence. Ksharasutra Therapy is a time tested therapy for the treatment of this disease which requires a minimal set up and is a simple, safe and comparatively better choice. Vibhitaka Ksharsutra has been prepared and studied in this study. A total of 15 patients suffering from Bhagandara (Fistula-in-ano) were randomly selected and treated with Vibhitaka Ksharsutra. The duration of the Trial was three months from the day of intervention with a further follow up of two months. The data collected was statistically analyzed for the interpretation of results. Vibhitaka Ksharsutra was found effective in relieving symptoms of Itching and pus discharge with minimal post-operative complications and all the patients were completely relieved from the symptoms of the disease however one patient reported with the recurrence of symptoms one month after complete cutting and healing of the fistulous tract. Vibhitaka Ksharsutra can become a better alternative to Apamarga Ksharsutra in the treatment of Bhagandara (Fistula-in-ano).

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