Management of chronic non-healing venous stasis ulcer through Siddha intervention - a case report

Abstract

Venous stasis ulcer is a chronic vascular disease and majorly occurred in lower limbs. Recurrence of ulcer in lower extremities are common in venous stasis ulcer. A 65 years old male patient had a symptoms of non-healing ulcer in right leg nearby right ankle joint in more than three months and associated with itching, hyperpigmentation and pain. A patient had a previous history of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Significant healing in wound observed under the siddha medication such as combination of Siddha Sastric chooranam (Parangipattai chooranam, Palagarai parpam, Irunelli Karpam, Sangu parpam) and Vallarai tablet for internal medication and Triphala chooranam as external medication for washing wounds whereas, Maththan thylam is applied for wound dressing. No recurrence of ulcer was observed after a follow-up of 4 months period. This case report depicted the management of chronic ulcer through Siddha medicines.