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To Evaluate The Efficacy Of Yapana Basti And Shashtik Shali Pinda Swedana In The Management Of Becker's Muscular Dystrophy

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There are certain medical disorders which have always posed a puzzle in front of whole medical fraternity. One such case is Muscular dystrophy that has no definite treatment as yet. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is one of the commonest Muscular dystrophy. It is life Threatening situation & reduces patients life significantly. DMD (X- linked recessive disorder) is characterized by progressive symmetrical muscle wasting that affects proximal muscles other than distal, often accompanied by calf muscle pseudo-hypertrophy. It is due to mutation in Dystrophin gene. In Ayurveda, it may be correspond under Aadibala Pravritta Vyadhi and it happens due to Bheejabhagaavyava Vikriti (hereditary) or Garbhopaghatkarabhava (sudden mutation) leading to Medo-Mamsavaha Dushti resulting in DMD like presentation. Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatment may provide an answer for such puzzles. A 32-year-old man approached the OPD of Panchakarma department with the complaint of difficulty in walking and recurrent falls after walking since 7 years. Earlier he had taken allopathic medicine but he discontinued the medicine due to no significant relief. He was advised Panchakarma Therapy with classical Virechana karma (Purgation), Shashtikshali Pinda Sweda (Red rice Sudation), Yapana Basti (Medicated Enema) along with palliative (Shamana) treatment. After two month treatment and two month follow-up, it was observed that the patient was satisfied with treatment and changes in the complaints with improved quality of life. Palliative treatment was advised to the patient for additional.

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