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Parikartika is a frequently encountered anorectal ailment. Typically, Parikartika is likened to a fissure in ano due to its significant discomfort. In Ayurvedic literature, Parikartika is not classified as an independent medical condition but rather as a complication arising from various Ayurvedic therapies such as Vaman, Virechana, and Basti, as well as from certain ailments like Arsh and Atisar, and Grahani. An individual's well-being is closely tied to their dietary choices, constipation, environmental factors, and way of life. In our contemporary world, lifestyle-related disorders like hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, obesity, and more are affecting a substantial portion of the global population. Anorectal disorders such as fissures in ano and hemorrhoids can be attributed to poor dietary habits and an unhealthy lifestyle. Traditional treatments for fissure in ano, as described in Ayurveda (Gudaparikartika), involve a holistic approach combining dietary modifications, lifestyle changes, and herbal therapies. Moreover, modern medical interventions, including topical medications, botulinum toxin injections, and surgical procedures like lateral internal sphincterotomy, have shown efficacy in managing chronic and recurrent fissures.