Ayurvedic understanding and management of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy : A Case Study

Abstract

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), is one of the most frequent and dramatic urgency found in neurological brain diseases of adults. This is a neuro-vascular and neuro-metabolic syndrome, caused by a shortage of supply of oxygen and glucose or their metabolism in the brain. HIE results from a global hypoperfusion or oxygenation deficiency rather than from infarction in a specific vascular cerebral territory. In adults, common etiologies include hypotension, cardiac arrest followed by successful resuscitation. Here is a case study of 66year old female patient presenting with complaints of Balakshaya and Karmakshaya in Ubhaya Urdhwa and Adhoshaka associated with Vak Krichrata since 2 weeks. Current case was diagnosed as Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy in conventional medicine and emergency management was done. Based on the presetting complaints of the patient, in Ayurveda it can be understood in lines with Sarvangaroga / Vepathu Vata / Kapha Avrutha Vyana and treatment was planned accordingly. Panchakarma therapies along with oral medications for 21 days has given the best result to the patient in terms of reduction of clinical features and also quality of life.