Abstract

EFFICACY OF SHIRODHARA IN ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER CHILDREN

Dr. Sachin B. Yatnalkar*, Dr. T. Y. Swami, Dr. Anil B. Kale and Dr. A. P. Rana

Abstract

The disease ADHD is a most common neurobehavioral disorder of Childhood marked by developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. ADHD often significantly impair functioning across multiple domains and place children at elevated risk for a variety of adverse outcomes. It is important for Pediatricians to possess a basic understanding of ADHD. However, ADHD is frequently misunderstood even by mental health professionals. Symptoms of ADHD are one of the leading causes of academic underachievement in children. In India only few studies have evaluated ADHD and these reports a prevalence ranging from 5- 15.5%. The current practice of treatment is the use of drugs like CNS stimulants, Antidepressants, Alpha 2 agonists etc. which are the drugs first choice of drugs but having various side effects. Ayurveda holding a different view regarding the etiopathogenesis of diseases can provide newer theories of ADHD and thus newer dimensions to its management. Shirodhara is a unique form of ancient therapy, which is very useful in psychological disorders. Hence in present study an effort has made to study the effect of Jyotishmati tailadhara in ADHD. So for clinical study 30 children aged 6 – 12 years who were fulfilling the inclusion criteria and diagnostic criteria were selected and Jyotishmati tailadhara was done for 40 days continuous duration. Observations were recorded and statistically analyzed for any change before and after treatment. Effects of Jyotishmati Tailadhara were found significant in assessment criteria.

Keywords: ADHD, Shirodhara, Jyotishmati tailadhara.