Abstract

DIBETIC FOOT – A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Meenal P. Thosar and Dr. Vaibhav V. Kamble

Abstract

Besides ample of things, India is also known for its Ancient Eternal system of medicines- AYURVED. Ayurved deals with each and every aspect of diseased as well as healthy life. Concepts of Ayurveda are really miraculous on many critical conditions. It contains huge treasure of guidelines aiming to heal the wounds. Acharyas, particularly Sushrutacharya has enlightened the path of healing by explaining multiple medicines, local applications, surgical and para-surgical procedures. The Father of Surgery has given a great emphasis on variety of wounds and wound healing using 60 techniques called SHASHTI-UPAKRAMAS. Their various combinations are very effective in treating life threatening wounds and non-healing ulcers like Diabetic Foot ulcers. Combinations of those treatment options as per need, phase and state of ulcer or wounds, non-healing ulcer can also be healed. Present case report is based on one of such cases of diabetic foot ulcer, where Paad Awagaha, Parishek, Dhoopan, Ksharkarma, Jalaukavacharan, local applications and oral medication in a required combination caused miraculous healing.

Keywords: Non- healing wound, Diabetic footulcer, Dhoopan, Paad Awagaha.