Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF BADHIRYA – SENSORY NEURAL HEARING LOSS WITH AYURVEDA: A CASE REPORT

Dr. Shravani Gawande* and Dr. Gulab Chand Pamnani

ABSTRACT

Sensory neural hearing loss occurs when there is a problem in the sensory apparatus – Cochlea (sensory) or in the pathways of conduction of nerve impulses to the brain. SNHL can be peripheral and Central (auditory pathway or cortex). It can be congenital or acquired. Congenital: present at birth, due to anomalies of inner ear or due to pre or perinatal factors. In the present study, a 12 year old female child who came to OPD with complains of Sensory Neural Hearing loss since childhood. Audiometry report showed both ear moderate to severe sensory neural hearing loss. Left ear – Moderate to severe Sensory neural hearing loss. Right ear - Moderate hearing loss. First Ayurveda treatment of sensory neural hearing loss with three sittings of Marsha Nasya with Anu Taila, 3 sittings of Karnapurna from Bilvadi Taila and Sarivadi Vati and Brahmi Vati in the dose of 250 mg thrice a day with milk for 1 month were given in a month and same procedure followed for 4 months. After that his hearing improved showing audiometry findings of moderate hearing in both ears. After four months repeat audiometry was done. Patient also felt better hearing in both ears. Decreased hearing due to sensory neural hearing loss is result of damage of hair cells, which can be managed with the help of Ayurveda treatment - Marsha Nasya, Karnapurna with Rasayana treatment. Hearing loss to school going children is very serious problem affecting their education, skills and social relationship with others. With this study we can cure this type of deafness without any surgical intervention and help them to live their life in a better way.

Keywords: Badhirya, Nasya, Karnapurna, Rasayana, Sensory Neural Hearing Loss.