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AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH FOR THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO KAMPAVATA - A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Dr. Keerthana S.*, Dr. Varsha Kulkarni and Dr. Sukesh M. K.

ABSTRACT

Background -Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the Pathologic features like degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta, Lewy bodies (abnormal protein aggregates) in remaining neurons, Dopamine depletion in the striatum and exhibits motor symptoms like - Resting tremor (4-6 Hz), rigidity, bradykinesia (slow movement), Postural instability and non- motor symptoms like Cognitive impairment, Mood disorders (depression, anxiety), Sleep disturbances and Autonomic dysfunction (constipation, orthostatic hypotension). The similar set of presentation can be seen in a disease named Kampavata which is explained in Ayurveda. The text Basavarajiyam gives a detailed description of Kampavata as Karapadatale Kampa (tremor in hands and legs), Dehabhramana (whirling sensation), Nidrabhanga (loss of sleep) and Kshinamati (dementia). It is a Vata vyadhi which occurs due to increased Chala Guna of Vata. Brief Case report - Here, a case of 64 years old male presented with slowness in day to day activities, imbalance while walking, tremors in bilateral upper and lower limb, disturbed sleep, slurred speech since 6 months. Methodology - Panchakarma therapies like Shirodhara, Nasya, koshtashodhana, Sarvanga Abhyanga, Shashtikashali pinda sweda, Mustadiyapana basti with Ashwagandha ghrita Anuvasana basti and Shamanoushadhis were given. Conclusion - Patient showed significant improvement in the symptoms. Tremors and rigidity reduced substantially and gait improved considerably. Hoehn and Yahr Scale changed from stage 4 to stage 2 Parkinson’s Disease Composite Scale reduced from 34 to 16 after 16 days through the combined effects of Panchakarma and shamanoushadhis.

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