Abstract

Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agri* and Dr. Ajay Kumar Gupta

ABSTRACT

In the present time, human is full of anxiety or depression, follows sedentary routine and often under mental stress. All these factors disturb digestive system resulting in many diseases. Among them, one important group is that of ano-rectal disease, and of these, Arsha commonly known as haemorrhoids or piles is quite common in the human. Ano- rectal disorders are increasingly developing in society. Devoid many of the causes, some relevant are lethargic lifestyle, unreliable and inadequate diet, prolonged sitting or standing and some psychological disturbance as well. A clinical trial was conducted in 15 patients, each diagnosed clinically and symptomatically as Arsha (haemorrhoids). Patients were selected randomly irrespective of their religion, race, occupation, etc. They were administered Suran Pindi, a herbal formulation, at a dose of 1gm BD for two months. Patients were monitored at every 15 days interval during the study period. Constipation, bleeding, pain or discomfort, itching, size of pile mass and prolapse of pile mass were observed over the treatment.