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Effective Ayurvedic Treatment of Pilonidal Sinus using Udumber Ksheer Sutra: A Case Study

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A BSTRACT Pilonidal sinus, also known as “jeep bottom,” is common among people who sit a lot, such as cab drivers. It mostly affects men and young adults and is associated with thick hair. Surgical techniques are available for treatment, but the condition has a relatively high recurrence rate. The Kshara Sutra method described in the Sushruta Samhita offers a minimally invasive treatment option. Pilonidal disease is estimated to affect about 26 out of every 100,000 persons, with around 0.7% of people affected. This study focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of patients who have Naadi Vrana (Pilonidal Sinus) using Udumber Ksheer Sutra . The Kshara Sutra is a minimally invasive, cost-effective technique with a low recurrence rate for treating pilonidal sinus. Udumber Ksheer Sutra management has also proven to be beneficial as a curative therapy for the pilonidal sinus.

Source: Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences

DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_873_24

Authors: Harshadkumar Prajapati, Ashvini D. Pardhekar, Abhilash Pardhekar, Manisha Davkare

Institutions: Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital and Research Centre

Language: English

Topic: Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $250