Management of Badhirya (Sensory Loss Of Hearing) with Ayurveda

Abstract

Sensory neural hearing loss occurs when there is a problem in the sensory  apparatus - cochlea (sensory) or in the pathways of conduction of nerve  impulses to the brain. Sensory neural hearing loss can be Peripheral and  Central (auditory pathway or cortex). It can be congenital or acquired.  Congenital: present at birth, due to anomalies of inner ear or due to pre or  perinatal factors. In present study we have discussed a case of a 12-year-old  male child who came to OPD with complains of Sensory neural hearing Loss  since childhood. Audiometry report showed Right ear moderate to profound  mixed hearing loss Left ear - moderate to severe sensory neural hearing loss.  First Ayurveda treatment of Sensory neural hearing loss with three sittings of  Marsha Nasya from Anu Taila, 3 sittings of Karnapurana from Bilwadi Taila  And Sarivadi Vati with the dose of 250mg thrice a day with luke warm water  or milk for 1 month were given in a month and same procedure followed for 6  months. After that his hearing improved showing audiometric findings of  Moderate hearing in both ear. After six months repeat Audiometry was done.  Patient also felt better hearing in both ears. Decreased hearing due to Sensory  neural hearing loss is result of Damage of hair cells, which can be managed  with the help of Ayurveda treatment Marsha Nasya, Karnapurana with  Rasayana treatment. Hearing loss to school going children is a very serious  problem affecting their education, skills and social relationship with others.