Abstract

A CLINICAL APPROACH TO MAMSAGATA VATA (MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY) THROUGH PANCHAKARMA – A CASE STUDY

Dr. S. Naziya* and Dr. V. Lakshmana Prasad

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Abstract

Mamsagata Vata is a condition where Vyana Vayu is occluded by Kapha, then there will be heaviness all over the body, pain in all the joints and bones, and excessive loss of mobility. Muscular dystrophies are inherited myopathies characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration with subsequent replacement by fibrous and fatty tissue. A 21 years male patient diagnosed with Muscular dystrophy by muscle biopsy – Routine/Enzyme Histochemistry (EHC), presented to S.V. Ayurveda Hospital, Tirupati, with complaints of difficulty in walking and climbing of upstairs since 5 years. Associated with numbness in both lower limbs since 3 years. Ayurvedic treatment protocol planned with a course of Mridu Abhyanga and Svedana, Matra vasti, Mustadi raja yapana vasti for a period of 18 days. The results were being assessed on strength and functional measurement for patient with Muscular dystrophy, the brooke & vignos scales.

Keywords: Mamsagata Vata, Muscular Dystrophy, Abhyanga, Svedana, Matra vasti, Mustadi Yapana vasti.