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A CASE STUDY ON THE MANAGEMENT OF FACIAL PARALYSIS (ARDITA) IN AYURVEDIC INTERVENTION

Dr. Shalini Dama*, Dr. Mamata, Dr. Shriram Sharma, Dr. Rajeev Kumar Pandey, Dr. Suman Dadhich

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Abstract

Introduction: Ardita It is classified as a Vata disorder and is included among the eighty types of Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhis. This condition results from the aggravation of Vata Dosha. In terms of its clinical presentation, it can be compared to Bell’s Palsy as described in modern medical texts. Symptoms can include pain around the ear sometimes extending to the back of head or neck, altered taste, synkinesis, facial spasm, facial contractures, dysfunctional lacrimation and noise intolerance. Bell's palsy occurs in 20-30 cases per 100,000 people in India, accounting for about 70% of all occurrences of unilateral peripheral facial palsy. Material and Methods: This single case study deals with a 31-year-old female patient having history of deviation of mouth to left side, incomplete closure of right eye, asymmetry of face since last 1 day was registered in our OPD. Complete history and clinical evaluation lead to the diagnosis of facial nerve paralysis i.e. Bell’s palsy. based on the patient's signs and symptoms, treatment was administered following the approach for Ardita. This included Nasya Karma using Anu Taila, Karna Purana with Bilvadi Taila, Gandusha with Irimedadi Taila, and Shirodhara with Bell’s palsy. based on the patient's signs and symptoms, treatment was administered following the approach for Ardita. This included Nasya Karma using Anu Taila, Karna Purana with Bilvadi Taila, Gandusha with Irimedadi Taila, and Shirodhara with Dhanwantara Taila, in addition to prescribed oral medications. Result: The House – Brackman facial nerve grading system was used to assess the clinical features before and after the treatment. The result showed significant improvement in motor functions and asymmetry of face. After the treatment gradation improved from grade 4 to grade 1. Based on the results, the study concluded that comprehensive management with Nasya, Gandusha, and Karna Purna and Shirodhara is effective in managing Ardita Roga.

Keywords: Ardita, Bell’s palsy, Nasya, Shirodhara, Gandusha.