Ayurvedic Management of Haematohidrosis - A Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Haematohidrosis is a very rare disease in which bleeding occurs  from the surface of the body and through intact skin and the external orifices  without any physical stress or trauma.  Methods - Case presentation: A 21-year-old male patient reported with a history  of recurrent episodes of bleeding from the eyes, nose, mouth and occasionally from  the scalp. There was no fever or pain and the bleeding was self-limited. The disease  was diagnosed as haematohidrosis as per the symptoms. The disease is similar to  Raktapita described in Ayurveda. Ayurvedic medicines along with counseling  were given in different periods within one year. Drugs with Rakta sthambana,  Seeta veerya and Medya property were selected for treatment. Follow-up was done  for four years.  Results & discussion: Specific treatment protocol for the treatment of  haematohidrosis is not available. Ayurvedic drugs selected based on symptoms of  Raktapita along with counseling were found very effective. The patient has not had any episodes of bleeding for the last four years and he is leading a peaceful life.