Abstract

EFFICACY OF KSHARKARMA IN GRADE II AND III INTERNAL HAEMORRHOIDS - CASE SERIES

Dr. Prathamesh V. Karpe*

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Abstract

Arsha rogas are the anorectal conditions mentioned in Ayurveda which are similar to haemorrhoids mentioned in modern medicine. Treatment includes conservative and surgical. In Ayurveda one of the anushalya procedure mentioned for arsha rogas is ksharkarma which is minimal invasive and less complicated outpatient basis procedure and can be done under local anaesthesia. The success of the procedure lies in quality of kshara and skill of the surgeon. 2 cases of internal haemorrhoids treated are with ksharkarma and immediate reduction in the protrusion of pile mass were seen after 24 hours of the procedure. There was no any post operative complications were seen.

Keywords: Arsha rogas, Ksharkarma, Internal haemorrhoids, Piles.