Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF DOWN’S SYNDROME

Dr. M. Sundaravadana*

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Abstract

This is one of the most common well characterized, chromosomal syndrome. It causes mental retardation and a spectrum of somatic abnormalities including characteristic facial features. The incidence of Down syndrome(DS) is 1 in700 live births. About 95% of individuals with DS have three copies of chromosome 21 (Trisomy 21: 46 XY/XX + 21). About 4 % have an extra chromosome 21 that is not free but may be attached to chromosome 14(translocation DS:46, XY/XX, t 14:21). About 1% of DS cases exhibit mosaicism, where in both normal and trisomic cell lines are present in the same individual.Since there is no cure for DS supportive management, prevention & treatment of complications, counselling, physio therapy & special education are the modalities of treatments as per moden medicine. Along with this treatment modalities Ayurveda management also makes child life better through Samana & Sodhana chikistha. According to Ayurveda genetic disorders are may be due to the Beeja, Beejabhaga, Beejabhaga avayava dusti. So understanding the dosha involvement, clinical presentation complications and correlates with Ayurveda treatment principles is the main aim of this study.

Keywords: Down syndrome(DS), Beeja Dusti, Ayurveda management.