Abstract

ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF A CASE OF KAMPAVATA (PARKINSON’S DISEASE)

Dr. Chithra Ramachandran*, Dr. Priya Bhat, Dr. Mahesh Sharma M., Dr. Srinivasa Somayaji and Dr. Gopika S. V. Gokul

ABSTRACT

Parkinson’s disease is a slow-onset progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a triad of bradykinesia, tremor and rigidity. It is generally considered a multifactorial disease with environmental and genetic factors contributing to disease progression. The underlying pathology is accumulation of alpha-synuclein in various parts of the brain, primarily the substantia nigra, leading to degeneration and subsequent loss of dopamine in the basal ganglia that control muscle tone and movement. After assessing the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of Parkinson’s disease it can be considered as Kampavata resulting from Kaphavrutha Vata. Management of Parkinson’s disease can be achieved through initial Rukshana followed by Vatahara, Brumhana and Rasayana line of treatment while considering the bala of the rogi. In the present case, a 54-year-old male patient diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease was treated through shamana and shodhana therapies of Ayurveda. The treatment gave significant results in kampa, gatisanga and karmakhsaya.

Keywords: Parkinson’s disease, Kaphavrutha vata, Kampavata, Parkinson’s Disease Composite Scale (PDCS), Rasayana.