Abstract

*Vd. Devanand R. Pawar and Vd. Vijay R. Potdar

ABSTRACT

The ataxias are heterogeneous group of inherited and acquired disorders, presenting either with pure ataxia or in association with other neurological and non-neurological features .The hereditary ataxias are a group of inherited disorders in which degenerative changes occur to varryng exteds in the cerebellum, brainstem, pyramidal tract and spinocerebellar tract. Spinocerebelar ataxia-2 is progressive degenerative genetic disease caused by an expanded (CAG) trinucleotide repetition on the chromosome 12 resulting in production of abnormal protein ataxin -2.There is no effective modern medicine for this disease because of disorder of gene. Ayurvedic management in this case reduse the symtoms and decrease the disability due to progressive nature of disease. Ayurvedic management in this case reduce the symptoms and decrease the disability due to progressive nature of disease. A 23 year old male patient was dignosed for vatvyadhi {group of various neurological disorders) and was treated with Shirodhara (gently pouring the liquid over the head) with Bramhitaila, Nasya (administration of drug by the route of nasal cavity with Balabilwa siddhaa grita for 30 days, Pizhichil, Salisasticpindasweda, Dashmoolaksirbasti, Merudandbasti, along with combination of ayurvedic drug Swarnamakshikbhasma 125 mg, Abhrakbhasma 125 mg, Guduchisatwa 1 gm for 30 days. SARA score and clinical examination was used for assessment and ratingof ataxia Before treatment SARA score was 28.This reduce to 13 after treatment. Good relief of all sign and symptoms of spinocerebellar ataxia and improve quality of life in this case.