ROLE OF SCLEROTHERAPY IN ARSHAS (HAEMORRHOIDS)

Abstract

Haemorrhoids are one of the commonest Ano-rectal diseases. Basic aetiology in this condition is congenital weakness of the superior & inferior rectal veins. Consumption of unwholesome diet with low roughage, suppression of natural urges, sedentary life-style ,straining , alcoholism are the main precipitating factors Other contributing factors include pregnancy, ageing, chronic constipation or diarrhoea. Bleeding per annum is the key sign. Hemorrhoidal Prolapse of varing degree, pain, mucous discharge and pruritus may be the other features associated with this condition. In concern to its management sclerotherapy is the treatment of choice in grade I &II internal haemorrhoids. In this present study an effort was made to explore the use of Apamaga kshara with almond oil and menthol as sclerosing agent as an innovative modality under kshara karma over 30 patients. Sclerotherapy is effective para surgical procedure for treating grade I &II internal haemorrhoids.