Ayurvedic Management of Meniere’s Disease - A case Report
Bavana Gopinath1 , N.A. Prasad2 , Ganesh Tejasvi S3 , Sreelakshmi Kartha4
1-4Department of Shalakya Tantra, Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research, Waghodia - 391760 (India) Corresponding Author contact: 8547530310, bgambika@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Meniere’s disease is a chronic condition that affects the inner ear. It is marked by episodes of vertigo and shooting type of headaches, altered levels of hearing, tinnitus, and disturbed sleep pattern. The condition is mainly due to changes in the endolymph fluid dynamics, but the exact pathophysiological processes behind this condition are still not clear. Traditional treatment mainly provides relief from symptoms through changes in diet, diuretics, and some surgeries. In Ayurveda, similar symptoms appear in conditions like Karnanaada, Karnakshweda, Badhirya, and Bhrama. These are considered Vata Pradhana Tridoshaja Vyadhis. To evaluate the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatment in managing Meniere’s disease with special focus on symptomatic relief and quality of life enhancement. This article presents a case study of a 61-year-old female patient who was diagnosed with Meniere’s disease and presented with recurrent episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, hearing difficulty, and disturbances in sleep pattern