A Case Study on Ayurvedic Management of Bahya (Pada) Vidradhi

Abstract

Bahya Vidradhi, particularly Pada Vidradhi, refers to an external abscess characterized by inflammatory swelling, pain, and pus formation. This case study presents a 67-year-old diabetic male with swelling and pain below the left knee, diagnosed as Bahya Pada Vidradhi. The patient was treated using a holistic Ayurvedic approach, including internal medications (Triphala Guggulu, Gandhaka Rasayana, Gokshuradi Guggulu, Punarnava Mandura, and Swarasas), along with aspiration and surgical intervention (incision and drainage). Over 30 days, significant clinical improvement was observed- pain reduced from VAS 8 to 2, swelling subsided, and pus was drained successfully. The site healed with a fibrous scar, and no adverse effects were reported. This outcome supports the effectiveness of Ayurvedic management in treating abscesses, particularly when conventional therapies pose risks or limitations. The case highlights the relevance of classical Ayurvedic principles in modern clinical practice.