ROLE OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINES AND LEECH THERAPY IN MANAGEMENT OF BUERGER’S DISEASES – A CASE REPORT

Authors

  • Kumar Mahesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v2i8.204

Keywords:

Buerger’s disease, Ayurveda, Leech Therapy

Abstract

A 40 years male patient with the complaints of pain and discolouration at little finger of right foot since 2 years. Patient
also suffers with mild pain at second fingers of same foot. Patient belongs to lower-middle socioeconomic status and has
history of smoking since many years. The essential investigation done and was diagnosed as a case of peripheral vascular
disease (Buerger’s disease). Patient was advised and done for Leech therapy and Ayurvedic formulations till the patient
cured with minimum invasion and complete ambulation. So Leech therapy may be a best option for treatment of
Buerger’s disease instead of surgical conventional therapy.

Author Biography

Kumar Mahesh

A 40 years male patient with the complaints of pain and discolouration at little finger of right foot since 2 years. Patient also suffers with mild pain at second fingers of same foot. Patient belongs to lower-middle socioeconomic status and has history of smoking since many years. The essential investigation done and was diagnosed as a case of peripheral vascular disease (Buerger’s disease). Patient was advised and done for Leech therapy and Ayurvedic formulations till the patient cured with minimum invasion and complete ambulation. So Leech therapy may be a best option for treatment of Buerger’s disease instead of surgical conventional therapy.

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Published

2021-03-07

How to Cite

Mahesh, K. . (2021). ROLE OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINES AND LEECH THERAPY IN MANAGEMENT OF BUERGER’S DISEASES – A CASE REPORT. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 2(8). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v2i8.204

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 8 (2014): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

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Case Report

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