Efficacy of Irsal-i-Alaq (Hirudotheraphy) in the Management of Venous Ulcer: A Case Report

Background: The most frequent and recurring type of leg ulcers seen in general practise is a venous ulcer (stasis ulcer). Its neglect has considerable negative influence on quality life, might result gangrene, may necessitate amputating the affected limb. serious incapacitating complication chronic insufficiency ulcer. conventional system medicine offers limited clinical evidence for its effectiveness usually needs amputation. Hence, it can be managed well by one Unani regimens, i.e., Irsal-e-Alaq (Hirudotherapy). Objective: purpose this case report to provide insight into effects (Hirudotherapy) Intervention: A 53-year-old male who complaints left lower near lateral malleolus with swelling, pain, discharge darkening skin Four leeches were applied once every 15 days 45 days. Ulcer was assessed 0th day, 15th 30th day 45th basis area wound square centimetre, appearance healthy granulation tissues, epithelization percentage depth centimetres, pain (VAS scoring), discharge, smell number wounds. Results: first size 4 cm long, 3 wide, 2 deep floor filled dark tissue 0 % epithelization, smell. On completely healed 100% epithelization. Conclusion: been proven beneficial treating enhancing patients' life. To determine management ulcer, rigorous, controlled, randomised, blinded, long-term follow-up studies high sample sizes are required.
 Keywords: Hirudotherapy, Medicine, Leech Therapy, Varicose Ulcers