Abstract

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by deficient dystrophin protein in the muscle. The main symptoms the patient presented were delay in expressive and receptive language development, visual discontent, hyperkinetic behaviour, and inability to initiate and maintain social contact with peers. The data obtained from the family, following clinical examination, laboratory investigation results and assessment of mental status were significant for the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, hyperkinetic behaviour and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
 In Ayurveda it has been classified under Medomamsa dusti further vitiates the Vata doshas occurs due to the Bheejabagahaavyava Dusti. In modern medicine there is no significant treatment available for this diseases while in Ayurvedic panchakrma therapy shows significant results in all signs and symptoms of this diseases.

Highlights

  • Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder

  • (1) Duchene muscular dystrophy was characterized by motor impairments, difficulties in walking, waddling, toe walking, difficulties in climbing stairs, running or lifting off the ground

  • In Ayurveda this pathogenesis occurs due to the Bheejabagahaavyava Dusti which leads to Vata Parkopa takes sthana samshraya in Mamsa and medo Dhatu vitiates and depletes them

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Introduction

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder. The estimated prevalence of Duchene muscular dystrophy was 1 in every 7,250 males aged 5-25 years. [1] Duchene muscular dystrophy was characterized by motor impairments, difficulties in walking, waddling, toe walking, difficulties in climbing stairs, running or lifting off the ground. Para-clinically, an increase in serum creatinine level can be observed. In Ayurveda this pathogenesis occurs due to the Bheejabagahaavyava Dusti which leads to Vata Parkopa takes sthana samshraya in Mamsa and medo Dhatu vitiates and depletes them Http://www.granthaalayah.com ©International Journal of Research - GRANTHAALAYAH [179]. Acharya Charaka has clearly mentioned about the close relation of both Mamsa and. Medo Dhatu Viz. to Dhatukshayaj vata pathogenesis which in term degrades and causes the Dusti

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Sings and Symptomps of DMD
Examination of the Child
Modern Treatment of DMD
Findings
Conclusions
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