A Case Study to Check the Efficacy of Agnikarma in EpididymoOrchitis with Special Reference to Vataja Vriddhi
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: When epididymis is first inflamed, which is known as epididymitis and later on infection spreads to the testis and then the condition is called epididymo-orchitis.[7] Symptomsare pain, fever and tenderness in testis. The disease can be correlated with Vridhi Roga in Ayurveda. In present case study patient diagnosed with epididymo-orchitis was treated with Agnikarma. This treatment procedure is mentioned in Sushruta Samhita chikitsa sthan.[5]After completing all routine investigations, Agnikarma was performed once over the left Angushthamula in a patient diagnosed with epididymo-orchitis. Follow-up assessments were conducted on the third and seventh day post-Agnikarma.The therapy demonstrated a significant reduction in testicular swelling and associated pain. Objective measurements of the right testis size were recorded before and after the treatment, showing clear improvement within seven days.
Authors: Dr. Shubhangi Matkar, Dr. Nilesh Chavan, Dr. Manoj Sonaje, Dr. Rameshwar Bhojane
Institution: Government Ayurved College, Nanded
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7089378980
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