Abstract

A CASE REPORT ON THE ROLE OF LEECH THERAPY IN STASIS DERMATITIS

Kumar A. K., Kumar P. Hemantha and Singh Narinder, Verma.J.P

Abstract

Stasis dermatitis is the condition usually present secondary to varicosity of superficial veins or longstanding case of diabetes mellitus. There is no successful surgery as well as medical remedy is available for the complete cure of this condition. However in Ayurveda Jalukavcharan (Leech therapy) as a parasurgical method is very useful in this condition. In leech therapy the leech is used for the bloodletting at that particular site. Here a case of stasis dermatitis with five years history was treated with the leech therapy and patient felt marked improvement is sign and symptoms of the condition.

Keywords: Jalukavcharan, leech therapy, stasis dermatitis, varicose vein.