Abstract Multiple system atrophy is also known as shy-drager syndrome. It is a rare degenerative neurological disorder that affects your body’s involuntary movement. Involuntary are basically the autonomic functions that include blood pressure, breathing function, bladder function and also motor control. This condition is also known by the names like olivopontocerebellar atrophy or striatonigral degeneration. It has got many similarities…
Abstract Ayurveda is an ancient medicine science. One question that hits the mind are what is the source of treatment at that time and how people got themselves free from various diseases. So our ancient texts are the answers. Acharya’s read all the texts thoroughly and succor the individuals in the best way they can by following the strict Ayurveda…
Abstract This article focuses on the Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). The article includes information such as its types, causes, complications, herbal remedies, home remedies, and lifestyle modifications. According to research, there is no particular cause and treatment found yet for this disease. But its symptoms can be treated with natural herbs and home remedies. This is a rare disease and…
Overview Speech has a vital role in our life. It allows us to communicate with the outer world and form connections with others. Without communication skills, it becomes problematic to interact with others or the ability to communicate in the working world would be nearly impossible. Speech development is an important part of learning and making connections with others. Speech…
ABSTRACT Hypophosphatemia is the condition characterized by a decreased level of serum potassium below the level of 2.5 mg/dl. A lower level of phosphate in serum is caused due to the decreased intake of it, increased loss of it, or as a result of phosphate cellular shift. There can be many causes of Hypophosphatemia and evaluate if a thorough physical examination,…
Abstract Dystonia is referred to as the combination of neurological conditions that are caused due to the involuntary contractions of muscles. These contractions force the body to unnatural and unusual movements and postures that may be painful at times. Dystonia is categorized into 4 different types that are Focal Dystonia, Acquired Dystonia, Functional Dystonia, and Dystonia that affect various parts…
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a rare disorder of unknown etiology, where there is raised pressure within the skull (space that surrounds the brain and spinal cord) that mainly affects obese women of reproductive age group. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is also known as “pseudo-tumor cerebri”, pseudo means false i.e. false brain tumor. In the skull spaces, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is…
Abstract Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent, episodic, paroxysmal, involuntary clinical events associated with the abnormal electrical activity from the neurons. Five percent of children may experience one or more seizure in childhood, less than 1% have epilepsy. The incidence is highest in preschool years. West syndrome is a type of myoclonic epilepsies. In Ayurveda, it can be correlated with Apasmara….
Abstract Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a type of motor neuron disease. It is a progressive disease caused by the degeneration of motor neurons and neural roots that control voluntary muscle movements. In this article, we are going to discuss what ALS is, and how we can manage this condition with the help of Ayurveda. With proper care,…
ABSTRACT Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration (PKAN) is a rare nervous system disorder which was also formerly known as Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome. Its manifestation starts from childhood itself, a child presenting with difficulty in movement. With passing time this difficulty in movement gets worse. Rigidity, spasms in involuntary muscles, the problem in walking, these are the major characteristics of PKAN. Trouble and speech…