Abstract

PERSUASIVE MANAGEMENT OF KARNAKSHWEDA W.S.R. TO TINNITUS - A CASE REPORT

Priyanka Kumawat* and Rajshree Unadkat

ABSTRACT

Background: Word tinnitus is derived from word tinnier which means “ringing” in Latin. It is a condition in which abnormal sound heard by the patient in the absence of any external sources. Its incidence and prevalence are enhancing day by day. Various pharmacological agents including anticonvulsants, anxiolytics, antidepressants, muscle relaxants etc. are presently used or trialed for its pacification, but there is little evidence of their benefit over harm. The role of invasive and non-invasive Neurostimulation treatments, supposed to be very effective, are also little known. In this way, there is a need for making an availability of uniformly accepted, broadly effective treatments capable of drastically decreasing the loudness and impact of tinnitus and withstanding systematic replication. Causes of tinnitus according to modern medicine are unclear or have multiple etiologies therefore treatment guideline of tinnitus in modern practice is not definite hence prognosis of disease also remains uncertain. But in Ayurveda prognosisand line of treatment of Karnakshweda (Tinnitus) is mentioned and we can achieve good and satisfactory results. Aims and Objectives: To study the role of Ayurveda Chikitsa in the management of Karnakshweda (Tinnitus). Materials and Methods: A male patient aged 21 years presented with a complaint of Whistling noise in both ear, Blocking of ear & Dizziness. The patient was diagnosed as Karnakshweda (Tinnitus). Tablet Ekangaveer Rasa with combination of Godanti Bhasma, Rasayana Churna with Ghrita, Nasya and Karnapoorana started after Administration of Deepana Pachana Aushadhi for 7 days. After the 2 month’s treatment, a significant response in various symptoms such as Blocking of ear, Whistling in ear, Dizziness was found. Results: There is a need to make treatments that are widely recognized, widely successful, and capable of withstanding systematic replication available. These treatments should be able to significantly reduce the volume and impact of Tinnitus. Conclusion: Ayurveda has great approach in curing the Karnakshweda (Tinnitus).

Keywords: Karnakshweda, Tinnitus, Nasya, Karnapoorana.