Abstract

UNDERSTANDING OF YAKRUTA VIDRADHI W.S.R TO LIVER ABSCESS

Dr. Anita Lalwani*, Dr. Rajesh Gupta and Dr. Subhendra Yadav

Abstract

The diseases Vidradhi (abscess) is a common ailment Annoying humankind and incapacitate the sufferer for his routine work. Acharya Sushruta and Charaka, described Yakruta Vidradhi under Abhyantara Vidradhi, Vidradhi is likewise mentioned and reflect the symptom of thirst and grim breathing it can be correlated with Liver abscess. Liver Abscess is a mass full of pus within liver. Liver abscess generally results from microbial contamination of liver parenchyma through an arterial or portal system or from a direct spread by contiguity. However, two foremost types Are acknowledged amoebic and pyogenic, in medical literature. Pyogenic liver abscess constitutes chief bulk of liver abscess in western countries. The diagnosis is confirmed by means of ultrasonography, reddish brown anchovy pastes like material aspirate from abscess. The diagnosis treatment and prognosis, of liver abscess have advanced remarkably over past few years. Imaging has enhanced diagnostic competence and has altered therapeutic strategy. Common presentation of liver abscess is fever, chills, right upper quadrant pain, malaise etc. The pathophysiology of abscess is distinctive depending on the etiology and requires different strategies for diagnosis and management. Hence an attempt is made to understand Yakruta Vidradhi in relation to liver abscess.

Keywords: Liver abscess, Yakruta Vidradhi, Risk factors.