Improvised Agnikarma with Infrared Photocoagulator in Direct Inguinal hernia –A Single Case Report

  • Farzana BP MS Scholar, Department of Salyatantra, Govt Ayurveda College, Tripunithura, Kerala, India
  • M.M. Abdul Shukkoor Professor & HOD, Department of Salyatantra, Govt Ayurveda College, Tripunithura, Kerala, India
  • N.H. Subhi Associate Professor, Department of Salyatantra, Govt Ayurveda College, Tripunithura, Kerala, India
Keywords: Antravrddhi,, Improvised Agnikarma, Inguinal Hernia, Infrared photocoagulator

Abstract

Inguinal hernia is more common compared to other types of hernias. It often present with a  lump over inguinal region associated with dragging type of pain. In the management conservative measures are poor and surgical intervention is the main mode of treatment. In Ayurveda inguinal hernia can be correlated to Antravrddhi. In the treatment of Antravrddhi Agnikarma is mentioned by ancient Acharyas. The salaka named Ardhenduvaktrasalaka is difficult to use at the Vamkshana as the depth of Agnikarma cannot be controlled. Infrared photocoagulator is an advanced equipment in which the depth of Agnikarma can be controlled manually. Improvised Agnikarma with Infrared photocoagulator was done in a patient with inguinal hernia in one sitting. Patient was assessed by cough impulse and ultrasonography. After the procedure there was considerable symptomatic relief. The size of the swelling was reduced and reduction of 0.2 cm defect size was observed.

Published
2022-03-13
How to Cite
BP, F., Shukkoor, M. A., & Subhi, N. (2022, March 13). Improvised Agnikarma with Infrared Photocoagulator in Direct Inguinal hernia –A Single Case Report. International Journal of AYUSH Case Reports, 6(1), 39-43. Retrieved from https://ijacare.in/index.php/ijacare/article/view/305
Section
Case Reports