Abstract
Background: The goal of observe and evaluate the analgesic efficacy of diclofenac suppository on pre-operative and post-operative in hernia sufferers
Materials and Methods: 60 hernia patients were put in a prospective randomized control trials. First set 1 comprising of 30 sufferers receiving diclofenac suppository before surgical treatment. Second set 2 comprising of 30 sufferers receiving diclofenac suppository after surgical operation. Visual analogue scale (VAS) is used to compare and grade pain sensation.
Conclusion: we concluded that diclofenac suppository is greater effective in pre-operative than in post op hernia sufferers.
Keywords: Diclofenac suppository, hernia, visual analogue scale (VAS), pain control.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Juniorsundresh
Department of General Surgery, Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar – 608002, India