AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF BIPOLAR AFFECTIVE DISORDER WITH PSYCHOTIC FEATURES: A CASE REPORT
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Pharmacy (IRJP) - Year 2014, Vol 5, Issue 12
Abstract
Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD) is one of the world’s ten most disabling conditions taking away years of healthy functioning from individuals who have the illness. The prevalence rate is approximately 1 % across all populations. The present article deals with a diagnosed case of BPAD with psychotic features came for Ayurvedic treatment. The Ayurvedic diagnosis of Pittaja unmada was made and virechana karma was done. Two assessments were taken before and after virechana on BPRS (Brief Psychiatry Rating Scale) and QoL.BD (The Quality of Life in Bipolar Disorder questionnaire). Patient showed improvement in ‘hostility’ and ‘excitement’ on BPRS and good improvement was observed in items like, ‘Energy levels’, ‘physical wellness’, ‘refreshing sleep’, ‘satisfactory sleep’, ‘happiness’, ‘concentration’ and ‘memory’ on QoL.BD. Virechana karma plays a key role in the management of pittaja unmada / BPAD. Virechana karma stabilizes mood by reducing manic episode symptoms and improves the quality of life of BPAD patients.
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Kshama Gupta, Mamidi Prasad
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