Abstract
Background: Rett syndrome-RS comes under Autism spectrum disorder-ASD which is a neurodevelopmental syndrome. It is diagnosed by the main differentiating features of lack of interpersonal and communication skills, poor eye contact, delayed speech with pervasive abnormal body movements. Aim and Objectives: This case report is aimed at dissemination of comprehensive role of Ayurveda in management of ASD, Rett syndrome. Material and Methods: RS is the severe form of ASD. This case study of 2.3 year’s girl presented with RS and global delay, being treated with wholistic approach. It comprises Ayurveda chikitsa and other therapies like Yoga, hydrotherapy, occupational, music, physiotherapy and many more. Observation and Result: Patient has shown promising results in all developmental milestones such as gross motor, fine motor and personal social in 6 months duration except language. Different varieties of massage therapy, diet and Basti, Nasya (Panchkarma) procedures, Omkar mantra chanting, passive Yogasana were done. Conclusion: In this case report, mainly Ayurveda interventions were implemented with wholistic approach as an adjuvant, received good result in gross motor development which is very difficult in RS, hence it is a unique case. It also opened the door of wholistic approach with the hope to deliver the good result in similar disorders.
Highlights
Rett syndrome (RS) comes under the classification of Autism spectrum disorders
It can be correlated with Unmad as per Ayurveda to some extent as Vata is the controller of mind and in both the diseases, vitiation of mind is common
All types of management modalities of AyurvedaYuktivyapashray, Daiv vyapashray & Satvavajay chikitsa has been added in this case to improve the multiple symptoms in a short period of time due to practical difficulty of parents to stay in India and take many leaves
Summary
Rett syndrome (RS) comes under the classification of Autism spectrum disorders. It is a X linked dominant, progressive neurodevelopmental disorder, prevalence of 1:10,000 ratio, resulting from genetic mutation of the MECP2 gene. [1] ASDs are increasing drastically, may be due to adoption of western lifestyle, stress, prenatal maternal infections/ complications, faulty diet and daily regimen.[2]. [1] ASDs are increasing drastically, may be due to adoption of western lifestyle, stress, prenatal maternal infections/ complications, faulty diet and daily regimen.[2] The definite cause is not known but many environmental predisposing factors are responsible for the occurrence of this disease It can be correlated with Unmad as per Ayurveda to some extent as Vata is the controller of mind and in both the diseases, vitiation of mind is common. Parents approached with a 2.3 years old girl child with the complaints of delayed milestones such as unable to recognize parents, drooling of saliva, speech delay since age of 6-7 months; unable to sit, stand & walk without support with repeated abnormal movements. Table no 1: Showing developmental history at a glance in pre and post treatment (t/t)
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