Efficacy of Palashgudavarti and Diclofenac Sodium Suppository in the management of Acute fissure in ano

Abstract

Introduction: Parikartika is most common ano-rectal disorder. The text of parikartika is mentioned in Samhitas. In this disease there are symptoms such as bleeding per rectum, hard stools, burning sensation around anal region. In this trial, group A (n=30) included Palashadigudavarti, whereas group B included Diclofenac sodium suppository for administration over Parikartika (acute anal fissures). Gandharva haritaki choorna acts as laxative and helps to relieve constipation and sitz bath was given to both group as conservative management.. Materials and method: Literary aspect of the study was collected from classical Ayurvedic and contemporary text and updated with recent medical journals, previous research work done on same topic. Observation and results: Assessment was done by the parameters such as pain, bleeding and itching as Subjective and healing as Objective Parameter. Results were obtained by statistical analysis. Discussion: In this research work Palash, Goghrita and Beewax as suppository base was used in the form of varti application (advanced anal Suppository) for managing Anal fissure. There is need of ayurvedic suppository easily available in market which will relieves anorectal symptoms instantly, because repeated use of diclofenac sodium have side effect to the body. In the present case series, it proved to be significant in managing Fissure in ano, it reduced pain, itching, bleeding and promoted healing. Conclusion: In the treatment of Parikartika, Palashadigudavarti was more effective than Diclofenac sodium suppository

Keywords: Parikartika, fissure in ano, Palashadigudavarti, Diclofenac Sodium Suppository.