Role of Ayurveda in the Management of Arsha (Haemorrhoids) – A Review
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Arsha (Piles) is an extremely common problem reported since thousands of years with a prevalence rate that is highest among all the anorectal disorders. In modern medical science, many procedures are described for management of haemorrhoids, of which haemorrhoidectomy is commonly preferred by surgeons, but after sometime of excision there is great possibility of reappearance of the disease. But in Ayurveda fourfold management of Arsha has been indicated eg. Bheshaja,Kshar Karma, Agnikarma and Shastra Karma according to chronicity and presentation of the disease. Among these BheshajChikitsa and Kshar Karmas show wonderful results in management of Arsha Arsha (Haemorrhoids) is an engorged condition of the haemorrhoidal venous plexus along with abnormally displaced enlarged anal cushion, characterized by inflamed or prolapsed pile mass, bleeding per rectum and some discharge from the anus. The term ‘Haemorrhoids’ is popularly used for pathological varicosity of the haemorrhoidal veins due to increased pressure that may result from chronic constipation or diarrhoea, straining during defaecation or pregnancy etc. In classics of Ayurveda,it has been explained that this disease kills the afflicted like an enemy, hence it is coined as Arsha. The disease is initiated with Agnimandya (Improper digestion) due to improper food habits and lifestyles. However,haemorrhoids can re-occur even after proper management hence it is mentioned as one among Ashtamahagada .
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Heena Devi
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