An Ayurvedic Approach to Spinocerebellar Ataxia-A Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs) are a group of neurodegenerative disorders which affects the cerebellum, mainly. There is no satisfactory treatment available for any of the over 30 known causes of SCA till date. The present case study was conducted on a 31 years old male patient already a diagnosed case of Sca (by AIIMS, New Delhi). He was managed according to the line of treatment of vatavyadhi (group of neurological disorders) described in Ayurveda. Panchakarma therapies like Abhyanga, Patra Pinda Pottali Swedana, Shirobasti, Shirodhara and Kala/ Yoga basti were important therapies along with oral medicines. Patient’s condition was assessed on the Scale for Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA) which was reduced from 21 to 6 after medication. Significant relief in symptoms was noted.
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Pushpa Sharma, Vishakha Wetal, Arun Gupta
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