A CASE REPORT ON AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER [ADHD] IN CHILDREN

Abstract

INTRODUCTION- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-ADHD is one among the most common neurobehavioral disorder of childhood. It interferes with the social and occupational functioning and it is characterized by inattention, Hyperactivity and impulsivity. In Ayurveda, disorders related to social, psychiatric and behavioral disturbances are discussed under Unmada. So, according to the sign and symptoms it can be co-related to Unmada. MATERIAL AND METHOD- The present case, 06-years old male child, was diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and treated for 45 days in Kaumarabhritya OPD & IPD of Government Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Pratap Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan. AIM AND OBJECTIVES- To Assess the effect of Ayurvedic treatment in the management of ADHD in children. RESULT AND OBSERVATION- Ayurvedic treatment including medication and samshodhan like Kostha-shodhana, nasya, Basti and Shirodhara were followed and assessment was done before and after treatment and during follow ups. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION- The given ayurvedic management in Kaumarabhritya OPD & IPD of Government Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Pratap Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan, was found to be effective in management of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-ADHD.