Abstract

Dr. Sandeep Purohit*

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is the science of life. It is one of the most ancient medical science in the world. Ayurveda helps people to maintain health by following various does and don'ts. It is full of different management techniques for various diseases. Sense organs are considered important parts of the body. Ayurveda describes these sense organs as Indriya. The ear is called Karna Indriya. Different Acharyas described many preventive measures to keep ear healthy. But even then if diseases occur there are many treatment modalities to cure them. Karnanaada is one of the diseases of the ear. It is described as a condition in which one hears sounds like Bheri, Mridang, etc. In modern science, Karnanaada can be correlated with Tinnitus. It is a condition in which there is a perception of sound that appears to originate in the head in the absence of external stimuli. Epidemiologically this disease is present in 38% population below the age of 40 years and 68% population above the age of 40 years. Tinnitus is not merely a life-threatening disorder. It costs quality of life (QoL) by impairing hearing loss of sound sleep and irritation. In this case study patient presented with symptoms of tinnitus. He is treated with Snehana and Brihaman. Patient got 80% relief with this treatment.