European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

ROLE OF AGNIKARMA IN MANAGING MILD CERVICAL DYSPLASIA: A CASE REPORT

Ashiya*, Prof. Laxmipriya Dei and Dr. Prashant Dixit

ABSTRACT

Background: Dysplasia is a broad term that refers to the abnormal development of cells within tissues or organs. It is used to denote atypical cytological progressive changes in the layers of squamous epithelium. It may resolve without any treatment or may transform into malignancy on continuous exposure of the causative factors. As cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death so awareness & proper steps should be taken to resolve dysplasia. If it progress to cervical cancer then the symptoms may include abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, or pain during sexual intercourse, inter menstrual bleeding, post coital bleeding etc. Material & methods: In the present study a 47 yrs old pt. came with the symptoms like white discharge p/v, burning micturition, weakness, inter menstrual bleeding, backache & pain in lower abdomen. The pap smear report showed CIN 1. Then Agnikarma on cervix by Swarna Shalaka was done in 1 sitting only. Result: The symptoms were resolved and the pap smear report showed mild persistent cervicitis without dysplasia, done after 1 month of treatment. Discussion: Agnikarma destroys the columnar epithelium which moves out from its normal place, hence squamous epithelium(pinkish tissue) grows on the eroded part and cervix looks healthy. Swarna has anti inflammatory and anti cancer properties. Conclusion: Ayurveda can help to prevent progression of dysplasia to cervical cancer. Its a need of time to put forward some steps and Agnikarma, had shown promising results in this.

Keywords: Agnikarma, cervical dysplasia, CIN 1, Swarna Shalaka.