ISSN: 2578-4986
Authors: Patel M*, Patel H, Mhaiskar B and Bhagat R
Vatakantaka is one among Vatananatmaj vaydhis mentioned by Acharya Sushruta. It is a Painful condition of heel caused by improper placement of foot on the ground. Plantar fasciitis has similar pathology and clinical presentation like of Vatakantaka. It is common cause for pain in heel region which occurs in about 10% of general population. Women are twice as likely as men to get plantar fasciitis. The pain of Vatakantaka is so severe that it causes hindrance in daily routine life. As per mentioned in our classics by Acharya Bhavmishra, Vatakantaka can be efficiently managed by Raktamokshan. A 51 years old female patient complaining of pain in the left heel and other associated symptoms was treated with Raktamokshan by the Shrivedha method along with Eranda Taila Pana and Kaishore Guggulu, showed significant results after treatment. It is the need of today’s era to focus on such modalities which yield good results and are much adaptable. The Sign and symptoms pain, Tenderness, Swelling, Burning sensation, Redness are significantly reduced to from score 3, 2 to 01, and 00 in first seating and second sitting respectively.
Keywords: Vatakantaka; Plantar Fasciitis; Raktmokshana; Shiravedh
