Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF QUADRIPLEGIA INDUCED BY SPINAL CORD INJURY WITH PANCHAKARMA – A CASE STUDY

Dr. G. N. Govinda* and Dr. V. Lakshmana Prasad

Abstract

A 28-year-old male patient with quadriplegia induced by spinal cord injury was treated with ayurvedic medicine and Panchakarma therapies. Patient presented with complete loss of consciousness (Glasgow Coma Scale of 4 noted) with quadriplegia and inability to sit/stand even with support and having no bladder/bowel control. Patient had history of RTA causing compression of cervical spinal cord at level of C2-C3. Ayurveda explains this disease as Sarvangavata. Snehana and Svedana formed the first line of treatment to pacify the vitiated Vata while Matra vasti worked as Balya for Mansa and Asthi dhatu and also Anulomana. Vasti improves motor and sensory system resulting in improved function of all limbs. Management was done with repeated admissions for Panchakarma therapy during which overall muscle power and reflexes improved.

Keywords: Matra vasti, Panchakarma, Yapana Vasti, Quadriplegia, Snehana, Spinal cord injury.