Health Condition 1: I838- Varicose veins of lower extremities with other complications
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Podi Thimirdhal (External therapy): The therapy is given for 30-45 minutes daily for 1 week alternate days in 2nd week two days once in 3rd week and three days once in 4th week for 30 d
Sponsors
Government Siddha medical college and hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Pain in the lower limbs showing mild to moderate tortuous dilated vein involving great saphenous vein and small saphenous vein with or without perforator incompetence and spider veins Ankle oedema, skin changes, hyperpigmentation and itching in the lower extremities due to varicosities Clinically diagnosed with primary varicose veins Willing for admission in IPD for 48 days or willing to attend OPD regularly. Patients who are willing to participate in this study with knowledge of potential risks and who are willing to sign the informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with deep vein thrombosis Patients with varicose ulcers Patient with secondary varicosities Patients with equines deformity and calcification
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To develop evidence and support for the therapeutic efficacy of podi thimirdhal [External Therapy] in the management of Narambu Kiranthi [Varicose veins] based on assessment criteriaTimepoint: 30 days | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the efficacy of podi thimirdhal in the management of narambu kiranthi To assess the management of varicose vein with the elastic stockings as a conservative line of treatment in control group To compare the efficacies of podi thimirdhal and elastic stockings before and after the treatmentTimepoint: 30 days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr M Ahamed Mohideen MDs
Government Siddha medical college and hospital
Outcome results
None listed