Open AccessAn Ayurvedic approach to the Treatment of Ataxia – A case study
Author(s) -
Vd. Jasminbegam B Momin,
Vd. Pv Kulkarni,
Vd. Ve Gogate
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of ayurvedic and herbal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2454-5023
DOI - 10.31254/jahm.2020.6210
Subject(s) - ataxia , spinocerebellar ataxia , medicine , dysarthria , population , pediatrics , cerebellar ataxia , nystagmus , audiology , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical therapy , psychiatry , environmental health
Progressive Cerebellar Ataxia inherited by autosomal dominant transmission is known as ‘Spinocerebellar Ataxia’ (SCA) which is a neurological disorder. The global prevalence of ataxia is 0.3 – 2 per 1,00,000 population. The prevalence varies significantly depending on the race, place of birth and founder effect. The symptoms and signs of ataxia consists of gait impairment, unclear speech, visual blurring due to nystagmus, poor co – ordination and tremors with the movements. This leads to the dependency of the patient on the others for routine work. In the present study, a case previously diagnosed as spinocerebellar ataxia treated with Ayurvedic treatment is reported. A 55years old female patient having complaints of imbalance while walking, giddiness, unclear speech, poor co-ordination and tremors was treated with Shalishashtik Pinda Sweda over extremities, Nasya with Ksheerbala Taila, Shirodhara and Padabhyanga with Tila Taila and Baladi Niruha Basti (enema) for 28days. Along with these karma, internal medicines were also given.