scholarly journals ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ARDITA (BELL’S PALSY) – A CASE REPORT

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1898-1903
Author(s):  
Seema Bahatkar ◽  
Rajiv Tarpe ◽  
Kinjal H. Daiyya

Ardita is considered as one amongst the vata nanatmaj vyadhis described in Ayurvedic classics. Ardita is a condition caused due to the unusual functioning of vata dosha which results in loss of functioning of one half of the face. It can be correlated with Bell's Palsy from modern perspective. This disease proves to be disturbing from a functional and cosmetic point of view. A 27year old male patient came to OPD with a chief complaint of difficulty in closing right eye, angle deviation of the mouth towards left, difficulty while eating, unable to whistle as well as puffing of cheeks, drooling of saliva, etc. from 20 days. History and examination lead to the diagnosis of Bell's Palsy. Consid- ering the signs and symptoms, the patient was treated as per the ayurvedic line of treatment for Ardita. The patient was admitted and ayurvedic treatment (Panchakarma + Oral medications) i.e. Nasya, Pindasweda, Kukkutanda sweda, Akshitarpan was given for 21days. The patient had great relief with marked improvement in the above said symptoms. Thus, Ayurveda is fruitful in treating patients with Ardita. Keywords: Ardita, Nasya, Pindasweda, Kukkutanda sweda, Akshitarpan

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 235-241
Author(s):  
Nasrin Bharti

Bell's palsy is an idiopathic, unilateral facial paralysis, caused by a malfunction anywhere along the facial nerve's peripheral portion, from the pons distally. Bell's palsy is treated by removing the cause of nerve injury, strengthening the face muscles, and restoring facial function. Physical therapy in the form of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), massage and facial exercises is used as adjuvant to hasten recovery. The aim of this study is to access of role of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) treatment in Bell’s palsy patients. A detailed neurological assessment of three patients was done with emphasis on facial muscles and severity of paralysis was graded according to House Brackmann scale (HBS). Conventional physiotherapy was given in the form of electrical stimulation, facial massage, exercises and functional re-education on a daily basis. Patients were assessed at weekly and 1months after the treatment. They experienced complete recovery within 1month follow-up, no recurrence was observed and all patients have normal facial movement. Physiotherapy in the form of NMES and facial exercises has a effective role in the early management of Bell’s palsy. Keywords: Bell’s palsy; neuromuscular electrical stimulation; House Brackmann scale; physiotherapy.


Author(s):  
Bharat Govardhan Ubale Ubale

Ardita is a disease-causing Vakrata (deviation) of Mukha Ardha (half of the face). In Modern science, it can be compared to Bell ’s palsy caused by the involvement of the 7th cranial nerve. It is characterized by the deviation of half of the face & associated with the sudden impairment of motor and sensory function of the affected side of the face. In modern science administration of steroids is the treatment of choice for Bell’s palsy. A 22 yr. an old male patient diagnosed as Ardit Vata treated with Ayurvedic shaman Aushadh along with Ksheerbala taila Nasya,Shirodhara, Abhangya & Nadi Sweda. This Ayurvedic treatment gives a significant improvement in this case. No conventional drugs used during treatment. This is evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of Ayurveda treatment in the case of Ardita Vata.  


Author(s):  
V.B. Belov

The article examines the results of the last Bundestag elections. They marked the end of the Angela Merkel era and reflected the continuation of difficult party-political and socio-economic processes in the informal leader of the European Union. The main attention of the research focuses on the peculiarities of the election campaign of the leading parties and of the search for ways of further development of Germany in the face of urgent economic and political challenges. These challenges include the impact of the coronavirus crisis, the impact of the energy and digital transition to a climate-neutral economy, and the complex international situation. Based on original sources, the author analyzes the causes of the SPD victory and the CDU/CSU bloc defeat, the results of the negotiations of the Social Democrats with the Greens and Liberals, the content of the coalition agreement from the point of view of the prospects for the development of domestic and foreign policy and the economy of Russia's main partner in the west of the Eurasian continent. The conclusion is made about the absence of breakthrough ideas, the consistent continuation of the course started by the previous government for a carbon-free economy and the strengthening of the role of Germany in Europe and the world. For this course, conflicts and problems in achieving the set goals will be immanent due to the compromising nature of the coalition agreements.


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2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emre OCAK ◽  
Muhammed Sefa UYAR ◽  
Deniz KOCAOZ ◽  
Emre MİRİCİ ◽  
Aydın ACAR

2021 ◽  
Vol 09 (3) ◽  
pp. 650-656
Author(s):  
Ram Lakhan Meena ◽  
Santoshkumar Bhatted ◽  
Nilam Meena

Bell’s palsy, also known as acute idiopathic lower motor neuron facial paralysis, is characterized by sud-den onset paralysis or weakness of the muscles to one side of the face controlled by the facial nerve. In contemporary science, administration of steroids is the treatment of choice for complete facial palsy. Cer-tain Panchakarma procedures and internal Ayurvedic medicines have been proved to be beneficial in the management of Ardita vata. The present report deals with a case of 62-year-old male patient diagnosed as Ardita vata was treated with various Panchakarma procedures like Nasya, Shirobasti, Kukkutanda Swedana, Dashmoola Ksheer Dhoom, Gandoosh and oral Ayurveda medicines. Criteria of assessment was based on the scoring of House-Brackmann Facial Nerve Grading scale. After completion of Ayurveda treatment, the patient Shown almost complete recovery without any adverse effects. This case is an evi-dence to demonstrate the effectiveness of Ayurveda treatment in case of Ardita vata (Bell’s palsy).


2019 ◽  
Vol 02 (01) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
M. B. Bharathi ◽  
Thanzeem Unisa ◽  
Swathi Chandresh ◽  
Venkatesh C. R. ◽  
Harsha S.

Abstract Introduction Bell's palsy (BP) is the common cause of facial palsy. This study aims to report and analyze the age, sex distribution, symptomatology, site of lesion, and prognosis in 101 patients with (BP). Materials and Methods This is a cross-sectional study conducted at tertiary referral center, JSS Hospital, Mysuru. All patients consenting to participate in this study, of all ages, of either sex, both outpatients and inpatients with a diagnosis of BP during this study period were included. Results Of the 101 patients analyzed, maximum cases (25.7%) were in third decade of age; 55.4% were males, and both right and left sides of the face were equally involved. Maximum number of patients (50.5%) had a history of postaural pain at presentation Topodiagnostic tests showed majority of BP cases involving geniculate or suprageniculate regions (67.3%) in our study. 20.8% had lesion above the nerve to stapedius, and 11.9% had lesion below the nerve to stapedius. Electrodiagnostic test—electroneuromyography (ENMG)—was abnormal in 57 (67.1%) individuals at day 4. 50.4% of patients had a House-Brackmann (HB) facial nerve grade IV at presentation. 90% of the BP group in our study recovered normal to near-normal facial nerve function by the end of 28 days’ time. Conclusion Each case of BP should be evaluated with thorough clinical examination, topodiagnostic tests, and electrodiagnostic tests. Appropriate management will help in almost full recovery of disease.


1990 ◽  
Vol 100 (10) ◽  
pp. 1083-1085 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonios Th. Skevas ◽  
Vasilios G. Danielides ◽  
Dimitrios A. Assimakopoulos

1964 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 266-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. N. Jain ◽  
A. P. Sharma
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