Article: THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF SIDDHA MEDICINES IN DYSFUNCTIONAL UTERINE BLEEDING (DUB) PATIENT: A CASE STUDY

Article Category: Case Reports

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.155153

Pages: 47-49

Author: Gomathi Ramasamy, Mamallan Arumugam *, Preetheekha Elangovan, Tamilarasan Govindasamy

Abstract: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is a prevalent cause of life-threatening anaemia in women. Siddha medicine, a traditional system of medicine, offers various formulations for managing anaemia. This single-case study evaluates the therapeutic effect of Siddha medicines in treating life-threatening anaemia in a patient with DUB. A 35-year-old female with severe iron deficiency anaemia (haemoglobin 4.3 gm/dl) and DUB was treated with a combination of Siddha medicines, including Maruthampattai choornam, Annabethi chenduram, Sangu parpam, and Mathulai syrup for three months. Hematological parameters were monitored at baseline, 2 months, and 3.5 months. Significant improvement was observed in haematological parameters. Haemoglobin levels increased from 4.3 gm/dl to 11.3 gm/dl, RBC count from 3.09 million/cumm to 5.15 million/cumm, MCV from 57.9 fl to 72.2 fl, MCH from 13.9 pg to 21.9 pg, MCHC from 24.0 gm/dl to 30.4 gm/dl, and HCT from 17.9% to 37.2%. The Siddha medicinal regimen was effective in significantly improving the haematological profile of the patient, highlighting its potential in managing severe anaemia due to DUB. This study highlights the potential of Siddha medicine in managing severe anaemia due to DUB, emphasizing the role of traditional medicine in complementing conventional treatments.

Keyword: Traditional Medicine, Iron Deficiency Anaemia, Vellupu Noi, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding