Volume : VIII, Issue : VII, July - 2019

A CASE STUDY OF ADHD WITH AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT.

Dr. Jyotsna Ahir, Dr. Shweta Nakil

Abstract :

Attention–deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a commonly diagnosed childhood disorder characterized by impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity. The prevalence of ADHD among primary school children was found to be 11.32%. Prevalence was found to be higher among the males (66.7%) as compared to that of females (33.3%). Scientists are not sure what causes ADHD, although many studies suggest that genes play a large role. Like many other illnesses, ADHD probably results from a combination of factors.As modern medicine has failed to provide a cure for a variety of health problems, more and more people are turning to the alternative and complementary medical sciences, especially Ayurveda, in search of relief. Among the problems for which modern medicine has failed to find a solution are the behavioural or psychiatric disorders of childhood. ADHD cannot be compared directly to any disease in Ayurveda, but it can be treated as VatajaUnmaad, as the symptoms appeared similar. After seeing the condition of the child Shirodhara, MatraBasti and Shamanaoushadhis were advised. Here, an effort was made to treat a 6 year–old male child with ADHD using multiple Ayurveda treatment modalities. At the end of treatment, Pancakarma procedures along with internal medication resulted in remarkable improvement .

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A CASE STUDY OF ADHD WITH AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT., Dr.JYOTSNA AHIR, Dr. SHWETA NAKIL PARIPEX‾INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-7 | July-2019

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