AN AYURVEDA APPROACH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VERNAL KERATO CONJUNCTIVITIS: A CASE STUDY
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Vernal kerato conjunctivitis(VKC) or spring catarrh is a recurrent, bilateral and self-limiting inflammation of conjunctiva, having a periodic seasonal incidence. It is an allergic disorder in Which IgE mediated mechanism play a role. As per Ayurveda classics this condition can be correlated with Abhishyand.Objective was to evaluate the efficacy of Ayurveda treatment in the management of Vernal kerato conjunctivitis. A 9-year-old female child patient presenting with chief complaints of itching, burning sensation in eyes, with mild watering mild photophobia, lacrimation, came to OPD of National institute of Ayurveda. Examination and history leads to diagnosis of Vernal kerato conjunctivitis. So patient was treated according to Abhishyand chiktsa with Shigru- patra(Moringaoliefera) Ashchyotanand shaman chikitsa using Ayurveda formulation.Remarkable results were observed in the form of improvement in chief complaints and signs also.Ayurveda treatment has valuable effect in the management of Vernal kerato conjunctivitis.
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Payal Sharma, Gulab Pamnani
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