Management of an Infective Ulcer : A Case Study

  • Prashanth K Associate Professor, Dept of PG Studies in Shalya Tantra, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwar College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka, India.
  • Annet Thomas Final Year Post Graduate Scholar, Dept of PG Studies in Shalya Tantra, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwar College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka, India.
Keywords: Dushta Vrana, Infective Ulcer, Panchavalkala Kashaya, Yashtimadhu Ghrita, Case Report

Abstract

The development of wound infection depends on the complex interplay of many factors. Nowadays, leg ulcers are at a rise due to increase in elderly population, life style changes and has been a common feature associated with infection, malignancy, adverse drug reaction, trauma and haematological disorders. Hence timely and effective management of ulcer is necessary. A patient of infected leg ulcer aged 62 years female presented with ulcer over right lower limb. The patient was treated with Panchavalkala Kashaya Parisheka followed by Yashtimadhu Ghrita dressing for 1 week following which the ulcer healed completely within 2 weeks and no recurrence in the 2 months of follow up.

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How to Cite
Prashanth K, & Annet Thomas. (2022). Management of an Infective Ulcer : A Case Study. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 7(7), 155 - 158. Retrieved from https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1913
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Vol. 7 No. 7 (2022): AUGUST
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Case Report

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