MANAGEMENT OF VATAKANTAKA W.S.R TO PLANTAR FASCIITIS BY KSHAUDRA AGNIKARMA - A CASE REPORT

Vatakantaka is caused by the aggravation of vata dosha, which, when combined with kapha dosha, results in ruja and stambha in the heel. The clinical features of plantar fasciitis are similar to that of Vatakantaka. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints of the foot, accounting for about 80% of cases of heel pain. In this case study, Agnikarma as a pain management procedure was utilised due to the obstacles faced by other modern treatment methods and to assess its efficacy in relieving pain. Agnikarma can be done with less economic expenditure and minimal hospitalisation. A 31-year-old male complaining of pain in the heel region of both feet and mild tenderness for 3 months, which increases during the early morning few steps and on standing, was treated with six sittings of kshaudra Agni karma. After treatment, the patient was relieved with complete remission of 100% with no recurrence.