Abstract

AYURVEDIC APPROACH TOWARDS MANAGEMENT OF TINNITUS – A CASE STUDY

Dr. Rathi S.*

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Abstract

Though tinnitus is not a disease entity by itself, but is highly annoying. It disturbs a person’s concentration, daily activities and sometimes sleep, affecting their mental and social health. The etiology of the condition is poorly understood as well. Various modalities are adopted to improve quality of life but there is no cure for chronic tinnitus. In Ayurveda, Karna nada is a Vata pradhana roga, in which patient hears various sounds like that of Shringara, Krouncha, Manduka, Kaka, etc. The line of management in Karnanada is Snehana, Svedana, Snigda virechana, Karna purana. In this case report, a 40 year old male patient approached the OPD with ringing sound in both ears since 5 months. After thorough examination, the case was diagnosed as Karnanada and treated with Sarivadi vati, Ashwaganda churna and Goghrita internally, along with Nasya with Anutaila followed by Karnapurana with Ksheerabala taila. The patient had significant improvement.

Keywords: Tinnitus, Karna nada, Nasya, Karnapurana, Sarivadi vati.