Effect of Ksharsutra in the management of Arsha - A Case Study

Abstract

There are several anorectal disorders facing by large number of population with diverse group of pathologic conditions. Among them anorectal disorders like Arsha (haemorrhoids), Parikartika (fissure) and Bhagandar (fistulas) are among the most common anorectal conditions. These conditions are the cause of significant discomfort and disability to the patient and can impair a person’s quality of life. Ayurveda is playing important role and contributing to modern technology with its own originality with authenticity. Advantage of Ksharsutra therapy in the management of Arsha is that it is a minimally invasive surgical procedure and can be performed under local anaesthesia and have good results in wound healing. In the presented study, Ksharsutra ligation was performed on a patient aged 23 years suffering from Arsha on 3 ‘o’ clock position prolapsed without bleeding but with irritation, pruritis ani and mild mucous discharge. Ksharsutra has been found to be effective, economic, easy to prepare and use. Moreover the daily routine of the patient is not disturbed. As this study performed on a single patient, more such trials are required to reach concrete conclusions.