Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF OTOSCLEROSIS: A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Daya Shankar Singh*, Dr. Shrawan Kumar Sahu, Dr. Abhishek Bhushan Sharma

Abstract

Otosclerosis is one of the ear problems with which people are increasingly suffering. It affects the quality of life of the sufferer by inducing loss of hearing and often tinnitus leading to anxiety, depression and diminished interest and enthusiasm in his/her work. The modern healing science offers only hearing aids to combat the problem, which is not acceptable heartedly by most of the people .In addition to it, the hearing aids is also not helpful for all. The another more effective measure i.e. surgery is also not free from adverse aftereffects. Therefore it is the need of hours to make an availability of a conservative and effective method of treatment by the practitioners of Alternative therapies to the suffering mankind. This article is an effort in this regard. Here an interesting case of Otosclerosis, successfully managed by adopting Ayurvedic procedures (Ksheera dhuma Nasya, Karnapooran, Matravasti) and medicines, has been presented. The treatment carried out was planned by assuming Otosclerosis equivalent to Badhirya described in Ayurveda-the science, art and way of a meaningful life.

Keywords: Otosclerosis, Badhirya, Ksheera dhuma Nasya, Karnapooran, Matravasti.