Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF CHITTODVEGA – A CASE REPORT

*Dr. Janhabi Suna, Dr. Dipak Swain, Dr. Sonalika Jena and Dr. Bharatilata Acharya

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Abstract

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. Generalized anxiety disorder is the most common anxiety disorder in primary care, being present in 22% of patients who complain of anxiety problems. Satwa, Raja, Tama are the 3 qualities of Mind. where satwa is pure and is not the cause of disease. But Raja & Tamas are the vitiators responsible for the manifestation of mental illness. This is a case of 39-year-old Male patient came to OPD with complains excessive worry, irritability, reduced sleep, palpitation and restlessness. The patient was treated by Shamana aushadhis & Nasya. Assessment of the condition of the patient before and after treatment was done using Hamilton Anxiety rating scale to evaluate efficacy of treatment.

Keywords: Chittodvega, Generalised anxiety disorder, Shamana aushadhis, Nasya.