Ayurvedic management of Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy - A Case Report
Abstract
Limb girdle muscular dystrophy is a rare, progressive and genetically heterogeneous group of muscular dystrophies that causes weakness and wasting of muscles. LGMD primarily affects the hip and shoulder muscles. There is no specific treatment for the LGMD in the allopathic science; it is managed through only supportive care. In the present case study, the patient with LGMD was treated with Shamana and Panchakarma Chikitsa and disease is managed successfully. An Ayurvedic diagnosis of the condition based on the presentation of the disease can be taken as Mamsagata Vata (neuromuscular diseases). The patient was treated with Balashwagandha Lakshadi Taila Abhyanga followed by Shashtikashali Pinda Swedana and Mustadi Yapana Basthi along with Shamanoushadhi. There was symptomatic improvement in the patient’s condition. The present case study suggests that LGMD can be satisfactorily managed with Ayurvedic oral and Panchakarma therapy
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