Article: A CASE REPORT ON KAMPAVATA WITH SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO ESSENTIAL TREMOR CHANGES IN QUALITY OF LIFE IN ESSENTIAL TREMOR QUESTIONNAIRE (QUEST)

Article Category: Case Reports

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.140231

Pages: 9-11

Author: Deepa JG *, Vijeeshmon KV, Eluri Venkateswara Reddy

Abstract: Introduction: Disease Kampavata or vepathu is explained in Ayurveda as the primary symptom of involuntary movement of body parts. It is explained among nanatmaja vyadhi of Vata dosha. Aetiology and pathogenesis are due to this increased Vata. Basti chikitsa is mentioned as the ultimate chikitsa to pacify Vata dosha. Before doing any shodhana chikitsa rookshana and sneha sveda are needed. Case Report: A case report of a patient with balance problems during locomotion and increased tremors of the hand and head was discussed. Result: After the treatment patient got improved in balance and coordination, handwriting, reduced frequency of tremors etc. This case report also explains the improvement in different domains of quality-of-life pre and post-treatment.

Keyword: Ayurveda, Panchakarma, Essential tremor (ET), Kampavata