Ayurvedic management of Blepharospasm - A Case Report

Authors

  • Munavvara Thasleena Puthiyara
  • Sreeja Sukesan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v12i1.1189

Abstract

Blepharospasm is a focal dystonia in which the extraocular muscles contract repetitively, leading to excessive blinking and forced eyelid closure. Case:  A 60-year-old male patient, k/c/o type 2 DM- (since 25 years under insulin administration), a diagnosed case of blepharospasm for 4 years presented to our OPD, Dpt. Of Salakyatantra, GAVC TPRA for ayurvedic management. Intervention: The patient underwent ayurvedic management consisting of oral medicine dhanadanayanadi Kashaya, shodhana kriyas including vamana and thakradhara and locally given netra seka, netra pichu and netra tharnpana. Result: Assessment showed improved involuntary eyelid movements and reduced facial muscular spasms on lids. Conclusion: Results indicate that ayurvedic management is safe and effective in reducing blepharospasm symptoms by improving the patient's quality of life.

Author Biographies

Munavvara Thasleena Puthiyara

PG scholar, Department of Salakyatantra, Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura, Kerala

Sreeja Sukesan

Professor and HOD, Department of Salakyatantra, Vice Principal, Government Ayurveda College,
Tripunithura, Kerala

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Published

2024-02-12

How to Cite

Puthiyara, M. T. ., & Sukesan, S. . (2024). Ayurvedic management of Blepharospasm - A Case Report. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 12(1). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v12i1.1189

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

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Case Report

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