Integrated management of Ardita in 32 years old patient

Abstract

Bell's palsy accounts for sixty to seventy-five percent of facial paralysis. It is described as acutely onset paresis. Either gender experiences it equally frequently. Although the incidence rises with age, it can affect any age group. In 6-8% of cases, a positive family history is present. Pregnant women and diabetics (angiopathy) are more at risk for Bell's palsy. In contemporary science, treatment options include vitamins, mast cell inhibitors, and steroids. It is associated with Ardita, Vataja Nanatmaja Roga, according to Ayurveda. In this study, a 32-year-old male patient presented with mouth deviation to the left, difficulty closing his right eye, ear pain, and headaches that had persisted for ten days at the Shalakya OPD of Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurveda and Research Center in Pimpri, Pune. After a history and examination, Bell's palsy was the diagnosis. The patient received local treatment with Netra Tarpana therapy, Swastika Sali Pinda Sweda, Nasya, and Shamana Chikitsa, utilizing a variety of Ayurvedic formulations. The patient was also administered vitamins and allopathic steroids. All of the disease's symptoms and indicators improved, which was a remarkable outcome. Therefore, we are using an integrative approach in this study to manage Bell's palsy as soon as possible.