Ayurvedic Management of Sensorineural Hearing Loss with special reference to Badhirya

Abstract

Badhirya has been described by both acharyas Susrutha and Vaghbata. Susrutha has described 28 Karnarogas and Vaghbata, on the other hand has mentioned 15 Karna rogas with 10 Karna pali rogas. According to acharya Susrutha, vitiated Vata along with kapha obstructs Shabdavaha siras and on neglecting this, hearing deteriorates gradually leading to Bhadirya. This case report highlights the role of Ayurvedic management in a child with sensorineural hearing loss. A 11-year-old female child was presented to the OPD with decreased hearing of right ear since 1 year. Comprehensive clinical examination and audiological examination was carried out and based on Ayurvedic fundamentals, the condition was diagnosed as Badhirya, with the involvement of Vata and Kapha doshas. The patient was admitted in IPD and the treatment mainly aimed at Deepana, Pachana, Brimhana, Rasayana and Shodhana. Internal medications administered included Aswaganda choornam, Ashtachoornam,Rajanyadi choornam, and Rasnadasamoola ghritha. Panchakarma procedures comprised of Takrapana, Snehapana, Abhyanga ooshma sweda, Mridu virechana, Ksheeradhooma nasya, Shirovasthi, and Karnapoorana. Audiological parameters were further reassessed on completion of the procedures.