CLINICAL AND HEMODYNAMIC CHANGES IN VARICOSE VEIN AFTER SIRAVEDHA – A CASE REPORT

Authors

  • Jayasree R Kartha Kerala University of Health Sciences, Kerala, India
  • Abhilash M Kerala University of Health Sciences, Kerala, India

Abstract

Background: Varicose vein is a common surgical problem affecting Quality of life (QoL). Alteration of vein wall is the primary abnormality occurring in it. Hypoxia is considered as the main factor causing vein wall derangement in varicose vein.

Case Presentation: A 41 year old male patient with varicose vein for the last 8 years was treated with siravedha (venesection). The symptoms were assessed using Clinical Etiologic Anatomic Pathophysiologic classification, Venous Clinical Severity Score, Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire and scoring symptoms of raktadushti (vitiation of blood). Arterial blood gas (ABG) test was done before and after procedure to evaluate the effect of Siravedha on hypoxia in varicose vein blood.

Conclusion: Siravedha, a simple and economical procedure was found to be highly effective in improving hypoxia in varicose vein blood causing subsequent increase in the QoL of the patient.

Author Biographies

  • Jayasree R Kartha, Kerala University of Health Sciences, Kerala, India
    Assistant professor, Department of Kriyasareera, PNNM Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur, Kerala 679531, India
  • Abhilash M, Kerala University of Health Sciences, Kerala, India
    Assistant professor, Department of Kriyasareera, Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura, 682301, Kerala, India

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2021-01-22

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