A SINGLE CASE STUDY ON EFFECT OF LAKSHADI CHOORNA KARNADOOPANA IN OTOMYCOSIS ASSOCIATED WITH OTITIS MEDIA

Abstract

Otomycosis is a common condition encountered in a general otolaryngology clinic setting and has typically been described as fungal infection of the external auditory canal with frequent complications involving the middle ear. Although rarely life threatening, the disease is a challenging and frustrating entity for both pa-tients and otolaryngologists as it frequently requires long-term treatment and follow-up. Despite this, there could be recurrences. Karnasrava is a disease mentioned by Acharya Sushruta in the chapter of Karnaroga Vigyaniya under twenty-eight Karnarogas. Karnasrava is the condition characterized by discharge from Karna and occurs mainly due to Avarana of Vata Dosha. Otomycosis being one of the causes of Karnasrava was selected for the study. Treatment of Karnasrava is explained by Sushruta i.e. Karnadoopana, Karnapoorana, Prakshaalana etc. Case Study: This is a case report of 50-year-old female patient who had complains of pain in right ear since 1 month associated with watery discharge from right ear. The subject is a known case of diabetic mellitus since 1year. The Otoscopic examination of bilateral ear, confirmed that, diagnosis of right ear was Otomycosis associated with otitis media. Materials and Method: The subject who approached Shalakya tantra OPD of GAMC with symptoms of right ear pain associated with on and off watery discharge was systematically reviewed. Intervention was planned for Doshic component involved in Karnasrava. Result: The subject showed considerable improvement in right ear. Discussion: Karnasrava is the condition characterized by Srava from Karna and occurs mainly due to Av-arana of Vata Dosha. Otomycosis is a fungal infection of external auditory canal and one of the causes for Karnasrava. This study sheds light on holistic treatment like Karnadoopana told in the Ayurvedic clas-sics.