European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

MANAGEMENT OF SIMPLE DIFFUSE EPISCLERITIS WITH RESPECT TO SIRAJALA – A CASE REPORT

Dr. Gavimath Shivanand* and Dr. Mangala K. S.

ABSTRACT

Episcleritis is a benign, inflammatory disease affecting the subconjunctival connective tissues. A 35 year old female presenting with thick vascular network of engorged vessels in radical direction beneath the conjunctiva with discomfort has been admitted at JSSAMC & H, Mysuru. As the disease is having the similar characteristics features of Sirajala, hence it has been treated with Virechana, Nethra Seka, Nethra Anjana and Shamanoushadhi prayoga. The combined regimen is proved to be very effective in the management of Sirajala.

Keywords: Simple diffuse episclesitis, Sirajala, Guggulutikta kashaya.