Efficacy of Ayurvedic Treatment in Case of Sensory Neural Hearing Loss: A Case Report

Abstract

Badhirya, commonly known as deafness or hearing impairment, is a multifaceted condition with various aetiologies and clinical presentations. A significant form of deafness is Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL), defined by impairment to the auditory nerve pathways or inner ear. It may be acquired or congenital and accounts for around 90% of all recorded occurrences of hearing loss. As of now, there is no recommended therapy for it. According to Ayurveda, hearing loss is correlated with Badhirya, and our Acharyas have suggested a variety of therapeutic approaches and formulations to effectively treat this condition. Hereby, the authors present a case report of 42-year-old male patient presented at the Shalakya Outpatient Department (OPD) with a three-month history of tinnitus and decreased hearing in both ears. Consequently, Anutaila Nasya, Bilwadi Taila Karnpoorana, and Saraivada Vati were administered orally to the patient with Badhirya in present study. In present case, it was determined to be clinically successful, and excellent improvement in hearing was observed.

Keywords

• hearing aids
• karnapooran
• nasya
• tinnitus