Hirayama disease: An ayurvedic approach

Introduction: Hirayama disease, also known as Monomelic amyotrophy or benign focal amyotrophy, is a rare motor neuron disease. It is reported to primarily affect males of southeast Asia, particularly India and Japan. Clinical findings and Intervention: A 27 years male patient approached Ayurveda OPD...

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Main Authors: Sukumar Ningappa Nandigoudar (Author), Swarda Ravindra Uppin (Author), Anita Dalawai (Author), Namrata Bhagaje (Author)
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Introduction: Hirayama disease, also known as Monomelic amyotrophy or benign focal amyotrophy, is a rare motor neuron disease. It is reported to primarily affect males of southeast Asia, particularly India and Japan. Clinical findings and Intervention: A 27 years male patient approached Ayurveda OPD with a known case of Hirayama Disease from last 9 years. Considering this condition, the treatment was planned according to Ayurvedic Medicinal system which included courses of Nasya karma, Basti karma and Shamana aushadi. Outcome: Post treatment, the patient showed considerable clinical improvement, and arrest in disease progression was observed. Conclusion: The present condition is understood under the spectrum of Vata vyadhi and was diagnosed as a case of Viswachi. The treatment was focused upon pacifying vata Dosha and restoring strength and functional capacity.
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10.4103/joa.joa_196_20