Ayurvedic Management of Acute Cerebrovascular Accident – A Case Study

  • Dr. Totad Muttappa Assistant Professor, SDM College of Ayurveda, B.M road, Thanneruhalla, Hassan - 573201
  • Vasantha B Assistant Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, SDM college of Ayurveda, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
  • Advait Vaze Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, SDM college of Ayurveda, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
  • Rakesh PM Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, SDM college of Ayurveda, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
  • Ajay GS Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, SDM college of Ayurveda, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
  • Sumit Kapoor Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, SDM college of Ayurveda, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
Keywords: Pakshaghata, Acute cerebrovascular accident, Avruta Vata

Abstract

Cerebro vascular accident (CVA) is the third leading cause of death in developing countries. This disease has posed a great problem to the medical field as far as its treatment is concerned. Ayurveda can offer a lot in such conditions. This is a case study of an acute CVA. An acute CVA case was admitted on 23/05/2016 at 7.30 pm, with the complaints of loss of strength in the right side of the body, loss of speech, drowsiness since 2 days. On examination Glasgowcoma scale was 8/15 (E - 2, M- 1, V-2). Investigation i.e., Computed Tomography (CT) scan of head showed on 24/05/2016: Lacunar infarcts in the Right Frontal White matter and in the Pons at the Midline. It was diagnosed as Pitta Kapha Avruta Vataja Pakshaghata (Vaama). In this case various treatment procedures like cold water pouring over forehead, application of medicated paste on anterior frontanallae, application of Shathadhouta Ghrutha all over the body, nasal instillation etc. with oral medicines were adopted at various condition of the disease. There was a remarkable improvement in the subjective and objective clinical features.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v1i1.3644
Published: 2016-06-30
How to Cite
Dr. Totad Muttappa, Vasantha B, Advait Vaze, Rakesh PM, Ajay GS, & Sumit Kapoor. (2016). Ayurvedic Management of Acute Cerebrovascular Accident – A Case Study. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 1(01), 94-97. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v1i1.3644
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Case Report