Abstract

A CASE STUDY ON AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF BHADIRYA W.S.R TO MIXED HEARING LOSS

Dr. Rohit Kumar Jain, Dr. Sruthi Vasudevan* and Dr. Hemalata Jain

Abstract

Aacharya shushrut describes Badhirya in Karnagata roga. A person with badhirya may experience hearing loss at any stage of life, including old age. Due to their potential inability to hear or respond, people with hearing impairments often struggle greatly, which can cause them to feel depressed, frustrated, and alone. While most people who have hearing loss find that wearing aids helps them, it may not be the best solution. For it, there isn't presently a recommended course of action. Ayurveda links hearing loss to Badhirya, for which our Acharyas have prescribed numerous therapeutic approaches. Any malfunction that affects the normal function of the auditory system can result in a hearing loss. Loss of Conductivity in Hearing is a condition that prevents sound waves from passing through the middle or outer ear and results in conducting hearing loss. Sensorineural Hearing Loss results from malfunctions in the inner ear or hearing nerve. Both conductive and sensorineural components of hearing loss are present in mixed hearing loss. Many people who suffer from dual hearing loss perceive sounds as being extremely faint and hard to make out. In present study we have discussed a case of a 65-year-old female patient who came to OPD with complains of abnormal sounds in right ear with reduced hearing. Audiometry report showed Right ear - moderate mixed hearing loss & Left ear - mild to moderate mixed hearing loss. First Ayurveda treatment of mixed hearing loss with three sittings of Karnapurana from Ksheerabala Taila and Nasya with panchendriya vardhana taila along with internal medicines. After this treatment Patient felt better hearing in both ears. This case study shows the effectiveness of the ayurvedic treatment which brought good improvement in the hearing capacity.

Keywords: bhadirya, mixed hearing loss, karna poorana, ksheerabala taila, nasya, panchendriya vardhana taila.