Abstract

A CASE STUDY ON MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE FISSURE IN ANO WITH INTRAANAL ADMINISTRATION OF SHATAVARI GHRITA AND INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

Prashanth K. and Laxmi G. H.*

Abstract

Fissure in ano is the commonest anorectal disease encountered in the surgical practice. Acute fissure in ano is a midline longitudinal tear in the anoderm distal to the dentate line. The disease is correlated with Parikartika. Majority of them are superficial and heal within a week, some resist healing and cause severe discomfort. Although current system of medication has multimodal approach towards treating this disease, none of them is free of adverse effects and achieved patient satisfication. Hence the disease necessitates novel approach to the management that is patient friendly too. Shatavari Ghrita which is mentioned in Bhaishajya Ratnavali has been found to be effective in treating acute fissure in ano along with oral medications. Because of its cost effectiveness and easy availability it was selected for the study.

Keywords: Shatavari Ghrita, Parikartika, Fissure in ano.