Title : Multiple sclerosis - Ayurveda successful case reports
Abstract:
Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a degenerative neurological disorder, for which modern medicine offers no hope for cure. It is considered a chronic condition with complications ending with probable fatal consequences. Any means of improving treatment should be considered of great potential value. In the ancient system of Ayurveda, neurological diseases are grouped under the Vatavyadhi and autoimmune, degenerative and demyelinating conditions under avrtha vata vyadhi. Cases of diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis also confirming our understanding have been discussed.
Methods:The article compares the known pathology of multiple sclerosis with descriptions of the Vatavyadhi taken from Ayurveda’s Charaka Samhita.Case reports include MRI reports before and during Ayurveda management have shown significant results. Multiple Sclerosis can be identified as ‘Pranavrthavyana Vata Vyadhi. Of this disorder, Charaka Samhita states that maintaining vata balance are precautions that will slow or prevent its development, and that Vatahara treatments can be considered to restore balance. Diagnosed cases of MS have been enumerated here with management and results.
Discussion: The increasing prevalence of MS world-wide makes the development of a tried and tested means of treating the condition effectively is of urgent importance.Ayurveda speaks not only about prevention and management of this condition but also cure in certain auspicious cases. Personalized management considering several factors ensures better results.
Results & conclusion -When patient records; MRI shows no fresh active lesions, no new or old symptoms and quality of life has improved, Patient advised lifestyle and diet as advised when Ayurveda treatment was started. Cases followed from several years showing regression and absence of symptoms entails bigger scale of patients opting this management.
Audience Take Away:
- Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine shall help people diagnosed by Multiple Sclerosis (MS), their doctors to give better care
- Patients, clinicians, care givers and researchers will get a better over all concept of the condition and support in multiple ways
- Understanding the etiology, symptoms, pathology, diagnosis, prognosis and management shall guide the essential understanding for better life style of all concerned
- Ayurveda case reports shall add confidence in all concerned to take up this challenge of MS
