Ayurvedic Approach to Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Case Report

Kavyashree K., Savitha H. P.

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Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare condition affecting fewer than one million cases per year. A combined approach including purificatory and palliative therapy through principles of ayurveda helps in relieving pain and reducing the dose of carbamazepine owing to its adverse effects. A 31-year-old male patient was admitted in Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Ayurveda Hospital, Hassan, with chief complaints of episodic pain over left cheek since 3 years. He was earlier treated with conservative line of management. On admission, the patient was treated based on ananta vata chikitsa. The treatment protocol included sadyovirechana, brumhana nasya and shamana medicines. There was remarkable reduction in the intensity of pain with decreased frequency of attacks. The improvement was carried throughout 45 days of follow up.

 

Keywords: Trigeminal neuralgia, ananta vata, carbamazepine, nasya

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Kavyashree K, Savitha HP. Ayurvedic Approach to Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Case Report. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy. 2018; 5(2): 1–4p.


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Trigeminal neuralgia; Ananta vata; Carbamazepine; Nasya

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