Shalya Tantra

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Department of Shalya Tantra is dealing with surgical aspects of the system through imparting quality patient care and various research activities concerning surgery. Specialized treatment is provided for Arsha (Piles) and Bhagandara (Fistula in ano) with Kshara Karma (chemical cautery) and Kshara Sutra therapy, Gridhrasi (Low back pain, sciatica), Sandhivata (Osteoarthritis), Kadara (Corn), Vatakantaka (Plantar Fasciitis or Calcaneal Spur), Charmakeela (warts), Avabahuka (Frozen shoulder), Tennis Elbow etc. by Agnikarma (Fire branding), Raktamokshana (Bloodletting), Marma Chikitsa and Shalya Karma therapies. The Department also uses the Jalaukavacharana (Leeching) therapy to treat Periheral Vascular Diseases and Chronic Non-Healing Ulcers. Along with treating common surgical problems, this department also treats the following conditions: Bhagna (Fractures and Dislocations), Mutra Ashmari (Urinary Calculi), Undukapuccha Shotha (Appendicitis), Pittashaya Shotha (Cholecystitis), Pittashaya Ashmari (Cholelithiasis), Vriddhi Roga (Hydrocele, Hernia, etc.).