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AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (PITTAJA UNMADA) IN CHILDREN: A CASE STUDY.

*Bharat Ganesh Subhashrao, Deshpande Sharvari Sunil, Sudheer B. R.

Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the common neurobehavioural disorder and one of the most prevalent chronic health conditions affecting school aged children.[1] The prevalence of ADHD among children and adolescents in India (2009-2019) ranges from 7.6%–15%.[2] Children with ADHD have poor social interactions; thus, they have poor relationships with parents, siblings and teachers. They are also poor in academics, thus, resulting in poor selfesteem, peer rejection, inability to evaluate self and have negative emotions.[2] In Ayurveda there is no direct reference for ADHD but some references about abnormal behaviour can be considered under ‘Unmada’ spectrum of disorders i.e. Mansika Vikara.[3] Research on treating pre-schoolers with ADHD is limited compared to older children. This case report illustrates the treatment of ADHD in a pre- schooler using individualised Ayurvedic approach.

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