ACLINICAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECT OF HARIDRADI OINTMENT AND SHAALA MALAHARA IN PARIKARTIKA (ACUTE FISSURE IN ANO)

Abstract

Parikartika or Fissure in ano is the most painful condition among the ano rectal disorders and the suffering is much greater in comparison to the size of the lesion. The present-day sedentary life style, intake of less fibrous and spicier food has led to an increase in the incidence of constipation in the population, thus leading to increased incidence of Parikartika. So, it is the need of the hour to find out an effective treatment for Parikartika, which brings about quick healing of the ulcer and also prevent the reoccurrence. It was a comparative clinical study with a pre and post design in 60 patients who were diagnosed with Parikartika, were assigned into 2 groups of 30 patients each randomly. After examination had given for group A with Haridradi ointment and group B with Shaala malahara for 14 days. The assessment criteria were noted before and after treatment and on followup. Comparative analysis of the overall effect of the treatments in both the groups was done by statistically with Unpaired T test. The test shows that the treatment is significant in Group A when compared to Group B. Group A overall result is 82.58% and Group B overall result is 55.06%. Both the groups are having effect on reducing the symptoms statistically. Among the subjective and objective parameters, Haridradi ointment (Group A) showed better reduction 82.58%. Shaala malahaara (Group B) Showed reduction 55.06%. Haridradi ointment is having more effect on symptoms of Parikartika and shows long lasting result.