Ayurvedic management of karnanada badhirya w. s. r. to tinnitus and hearing loss: A case report
Keywords:
Karnanada, Badhirya, Karnapoorana, Ashwagandha Ghrita, Bilva Avleha, Sarivadi Vati.Abstract
Karnanada and Badhirya are classification of Karnagata Roga as outlined in Shalakya tantra. Epidemiological studies indicate that Karnanada, or Tinnitus, AFFECT 38 % of the population under the age of 40, while this prevalence increases to 68% among individuals over the age of 40. Around 20 % of the global population experiences hearing loss (Badhirya). In India, its prevalence rose from 76.5 % million in 2018 to 100 million in 2018 (6.3 %, WHO). Hearing loss affects physical, mental and social health, making it vital to find solutions for Tinnitus and hearing impairment or even improve current care.
This case study involves a patient with a 2-year history of bilateral hearing loss and left ear ringing sound, along with otalgia and ear fullness for the past 2 months. Diagnosed with Subjective Tinnitus and High frequency hearing loss, the patient was prescribed and treated for 14 days with Bilva Taila Karnapoorana ana oral Ashwagandha Ghrita, Bilva Avleha, and Sarivadi Vati.
The patient experienced complete relief from tinnitus and a 20% improvement in hearing. This suggests Ayurvedic treatment is effective for managing tinnitus with high frequency hearing loss.
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