Schizophenia – An Ayurvedic Review and Treatment – A Case study

Year : 2024 | Volume : | : | Page : –
By

    Khushbu R. Prajapati

  1. Bhaveshkumar B. Paramar

  2. Anandkumar M. Patel

  3. Ram Shukla

  4. Haresh Vyas

  5. Harsh J. Patel

  1. Assistant Professor and Consultant, Department of Panchkarma,Saradar Ayurved College and Hospital, Mehsana, Gujrat, India
  2. Medical officer, Department of Panchkarma,Saradar Ayurved College and Hospital, Mehsana, Gujrat, India
  3. Assistant Professor and Consultant, Department of Kaumarbhrity, Saradar Ayurved College and Hospital, Mehsana, Gujrat, India
  4. Vaidhya Panchakarma, Goverment Ayurved Hospital, Kherva, Mehsana, Gujarat, India
  5. Ayurved Practitioner, AyurvedaChikitsa Mandir and Panchakarma Research Center, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
  6. Medical officer, Department of Shalyatantra, Saradar Ayurved College and hospital, Mehsana, Gujarat, India

Abstract

Schizophrenia is a complex, heterogeneous disorder. It is neuro developmental disorder characterized by problems with thinking (cognition),behavior- not focused on goals, negative symptoms, suicidal thoughts This means having a reduced or impaired ability to function normally and having noemotions(notmakingeyecontact,notchangingfacialexpressions,orspeakinginamonotone).Additionally, the person may lose interest in daily activities, withdraw from relationships, or be unable to sustain and reflection often associated with hearing or speech disorders, extreme confusion and associated functional impairments. The pathophysiology is not known. It is a disease or collection of diseases associated with changes inbrain circuits. This can manifest itself in many ways, from childlike stupidityto a lack of anxiety. pleasure. The type and severity of symptoms may change over time with periods of recovery andabstinence. Some symptoms may occur. Symptoms of schizophrenia in men usually begin in their early tomid-20s. In women, symptoms usually begin in their 20s. It is rare for children to be diagnosed withschizophrenia, these cases are usually more severe and are rare in people over 45 years of age. Schizophrenia affects approximately 24 million people or 1 in 300 people (0.32%) worldwide. This rate is 1 in 222 people (0.45%) among adults. It is not as common as many other mental disorders. Onset is most often during late adolescence and the twenties, and onset tends to happen earlier among men than among women.
Schizophrenia is frequently associated with significant distress and impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational, and other important areas of life.
Antipsychotics, antidepressants, lithium, and cognitive behavioral therapy are at best effective in reducing symptoms. Post-diagnosis treatment now focuses on reducing psychological symptoms. A 38-year-old female patient came to opd-3 at Panchakarma department, sardar ayurvedic college and hospital with chief complain in gofsmrutinasha, Aspasta-Asambandha case pravriti, Balakavata. Sabdauchharanaevamvyavahara, Atichintita, Manoavasad, Atikrodha,ParasparaSamvada kale Asamarthata, Manobhavavihinamukha, Karmanekastata ,Shirahashoola, Vibandha ,Bhrama since last12years. Shaman chikitsa, Shodhana Chikitsa-Shirodhara, Nasya was performed on the patients.

Keywords: Schizophrenia, Manasroga, Ayurveda, Panchakarma,

How to cite this article: Khushbu R. Prajapati, Bhaveshkumar B. Paramar, Anandkumar M. Patel, Ram Shukla, Haresh Vyas, Harsh J. Patel.Schizophenia – An Ayurvedic Review and Treatment – A Case study.Research & Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga & Naturopathy.2024; ():-.
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Received October 10, 2023
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