AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ADHD (ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER) - A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is a condition that makes it difficult for a person to pay attention and control impulsive behaviours. The person with ADHD may also be restless or constantly active. It is not a mental disorder, in fact it is a behavioural disorder that includes symptoms such as inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. ADHD is seen both in children and adults. Its symptoms get noticed at an early age and may become more noticeable when a child’s circumstances change, such as when they start school. According to Indian Journal of Psychiatry, prevalence of ADHD in school going children is more and while comparing between gender, male are more prone than female. Here a male child aged 11 years, reported to the OPD of KB Dept, SJGAMC and Hospital Koppal, with the complaints of _ not sitting in a place for more than 5mins, not going to school unattended, sudden hyperactivity like throwing objects, hitting himself since 7 years. For the same complaints the child’s parents consulted to a private hospital and there, he was diagnosed with ADHD. ADHD cannot be compared directly to any disease in Ayurveda, but it can be treated as Vataja Unmaad, as the symptoms appeared similar. After seeing the condition of the child Takra Dhara, Matra Basti and Shamana oushadhis were advised. After completion of the treatment, remarkable changes have been observed.