ISSN: 2578-4986
Authors: Aswal D*, Himani, Sarmah MJ, Kumar P and Sharma KK
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of blood clots (thrombi) in the deep veins. It commonly affects the deep leg veins (such as the calf veins, femoral vein, or popliteal vein) or the deep veins of the pelvis. It is a potentially dangerous condition that can lead to preventable morbidity and mortality. This case is about a 35 year-old male who was found to have partial deep vein thrombosis in the left femoro popliteal venous system detected on a doppler previously ordered for work-up of leg pain after diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. Patient has been suffering from pain swelling, discoloration in the left leg since 3 years. He had no prior risk factor, personal or familial history of venous thrombosis. He underwent conservative treatment for his complaints but got no significant relief and condition further aggravated. So for the management he came to Out Patient Department of Panchakarma, Rishikul Ayurvedic College Hospital where eight sittings of Jalaukavacharan (leech therapy) was done. After 8 sittings, he got significant relief in his problems; his daily activities and quality of life also improved.
Keywords: Deep Vein Thrombosis; Doppler; Jalaukavacharan; Panchakarma
