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''Vrana'' (ulcers) are of two types, ''nija vrana'' (endogenous ulcers) and ''agantuka vrana'' (exogenous ulcers). This classification is based on etiology and mode of treatments. Endogenous ulcers are caused by vitiation of ''vata etc. dosha'' from initial stage while exogenous ulcers are caused initially by various types of trauma and later ''dosha'' vitiation occurs. Complications of ulcers like ''visarpa'' (erysipelas), ''sirastambha'' (constricted vessels), ''jwara'' (fever) etc. have been described. Importance of bloodletting is described during the stage of ''vrana shopha'' (i.e.inflammatory phase), alleviation of impure blood from body reduces toxic chemicals and pacifies dosha. Description of fracture, its complications and management is elaborated. ''Dahakarma'' (cauterization) causes constriction of blood vessels to prevent bleeding from ulcer. Application of alkaline substances (''kshara'') on ulcer can be done along with surgical intervention and cauterization. Prognosis of ulcer can be described on the basis of type of ulcer and its various locations.  

''Vrana'' (ulcers) are of two types, ''nija vrana'' (endogenous ulcers) and ''agantuka vrana'' (exogenous ulcers). This classification is based on etiology and mode of treatments. Endogenous ulcers are caused by vitiation of ''vata etc. dosha'' from initial stage while exogenous ulcers are caused initially by various types of trauma and later ''dosha'' vitiation occurs. Complications of ulcers like ''visarpa'' (erysipelas), ''sirastambha'' (constricted vessels), ''jwara'' (fever) etc. have been described. Importance of bloodletting is described during the stage of ''vrana shopha'' (i.e.inflammatory phase), alleviation of impure blood from body reduces toxic chemicals and pacifies dosha. Description of fracture, its complications and management is elaborated. ''Dahakarma'' (cauterization) causes constriction of blood vessels to prevent bleeding from ulcer. Application of alkaline substances (''kshara'') on ulcer can be done along with surgical intervention and cauterization. Prognosis of ulcer can be described on the basis of type of ulcer and its various locations.  

'''Keywords''': ''Vrana'' (ulcer), ''trividha pariksha,'' bloodletting, ''dahakarma'' (cauterization), ''shodhanakarma'' (cleansing of ulcer), ''ropankarma'' (healing of ulcer), wound management, non healing ulcers.

'''Keywords''': ''Vrana'' (ulcer), ''trividha pariksha,'' bloodletting, ''dahakarma'' (cauterization), ''shodhanakarma'' (cleansing of ulcer), ''ropankarma'' (healing of ulcer), wound management, non healing ulcers.

 

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== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

 

The term ''vrana'' literally means destruction or rupture or discontinuation of body tissues. This chapter gives comprehensive information about endogenous and exogenous ulcers. ''Trividha pariksha'' or three different ways of examination of ulcer is done by ''darshana'' (inspection), ''prashna'' (interrogation) and ''sparshana'' (palpation). Inspection i.e. visual examination deals with general examination (whole body) and local examination (specific part or organ) to make proper diagnosis. The etiological factors, nature of pain, ability to get used to food (''satmya/asatmya''), drugs, status of digestive power etc are examined by interrogation. Palpation is the mode of direct examination  done by palpating the margin, size, depth, temperature, stiffness or hardness etc. Prognosis of ulcer is determined by its location eg. skin (''tvaka''), blood vessels (''shira''), muscle tissue (''mamsa''), fatty tissue (''meda''), bone (''asthi''), ligament (''snayu''), vital organs (''marma'')<ref>Kaviraja Ambikadutta Shastri, Sushruta Samhita, Ist part, chikitsa sthana Chap 1, shlok no.134 , Reprint 2013, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanasi, pp 16.</ref>,visceras of chest and abdomen (''antarashraya'')<ref>Kaviraja Ambikadutta Shastri, Sushruta Samhita, Ist part, chikitsa sthana Chap 2, shlok no.12 , Reprint 2013, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanasi, pp 19.</ref>,<ref>Pandit Kashi Nath Shastri, Dr. Gorakhanath Chaturvedi, Charak Samhita, Ist part, Sharira sthana, Chap 7, shlok no. 10 ,Reprint 2005, Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Varanasi, pp 913.</ref>.

The term ''vrana'' literally means destruction or rupture or discontinuation of body tissues. This chapter gives comprehensive information about endogenous and exogenous ulcers. ''Trividha pariksha'' or three different ways of examination of ulcer is done by ''darshana'' (inspection), ''prashna'' (interrogation) and ''sparshana'' (palpation). Inspection i.e. visual examination deals with general examination (whole body) and local examination (specific part or organ) to make proper diagnosis. The etiological factors, nature of pain, ability to get used to food (''satmya/asatmya''), drugs, status of digestive power etc are examined by interrogation. Palpation is the mode of direct examination  done by palpating the margin, size, depth, temperature, stiffness or hardness etc. Prognosis of ulcer is determined by its location eg. skin (''tvaka''), blood vessels (''shira''), muscle tissue (''mamsa''), fatty tissue (''meda''), bone (''asthi''), ligament (''snayu''), vital organs (''marma'')<ref>Kaviraja Ambikadutta Shastri, Sushruta Samhita, Ist part, chikitsa sthana Chap 1, shlok no.134 , Reprint 2013, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanasi, pp 16.</ref>,visceras of chest and abdomen (''antarashraya'')<ref>Kaviraja Ambikadutta Shastri, Sushruta Samhita, Ist part, chikitsa sthana Chap 2, shlok no.12 , Reprint 2013, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanasi, pp 19.</ref>,<ref>Pandit Kashi Nath Shastri, Dr. Gorakhanath Chaturvedi, Charak Samhita, Ist part, Sharira sthana, Chap 7, shlok no. 10 ,Reprint 2005, Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Varanasi, pp 913.</ref>.

   

   

The role of diet is very important in wounded patients which can be considered for further research as Charak mentioned that wounded patients should abstain from salt, sour, pungent, hot, burning and heavy food and drinks and also sexual intercourse.

The role of diet is very important in wounded patients which can be considered for further research as Charak mentioned that wounded patients should abstain from salt, sour, pungent, hot, burning and heavy food and drinks and also sexual intercourse.

 

== References ==

== References ==