Ayurvedic management of Cerebellar Ataxia in Children - A Case Report

Abstract

Cerebellar ataxia is described as difficulty in maintaining balance and coordinated movements. Cerebellar atrophy is degenerative changes of cerebellum represents as ataxia. Ataxia talangiectasia is associated condition of cerebellar ataxia. In Ayurveda, if the movement of any part of body disturbs it comes under Vatavyadhi. Vatavyadhi is broad terminology; Indriyagata Vata is described when Indriya loses its function. In ataxia, function of Hasta, Pada, Vani are affected. Mridu Shodhana is performed before giving the Samanya Vatavyadhi Chikitsa. In Indriyagata Vata, Nasya, Shirobasti along with Samanya Vatavyadhi Chikitsa gives satisfactory result in patient.