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Case Report

Online Publishing Date:
17 / 09 / 2019

 


MANAGEMENT OF ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA THROUGH AYURVEDA: A CASE REPORT

Sudha Singh; Piyush Krantikumar Gandhi; Deepak Sahebrao Khawale.


Abstract
Background-Ataxia telangiectasia (AT) is a rare autosomal recessive neurocutaneous disorder characterised by progressive neurodegeneration, immunodeficiency, susceptibility to cancer and sensitivity to the ionizing radiation.It manifests in early childhood as telangiectasia, small cluster of dilated vessels on skin and conjunctiva followed by ataxia,trouble in coordinating movement.As per Ayurveda, AT is considered as sannipatik condition with vata and pitta dominance along with decrease in kapha dosha at mamsa and majja dhatu level.Material and Method-this is a case study of 14 years old male child presented with progressive gait difficulties, immunological and ocular manifestations.Observation and Result-This study has shown promising results.It raises hopes that ayurvedic approach can deliver result in similar kind of disorders.

Key words: Ataxia telangiectasia (AT),apraxia, alpha fetoprotein, panchkarma ,truncal ataxia


 
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Singh S, Gandhi PK, Khawale DS. MANAGEMENT OF ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA THROUGH AYURVEDA: A CASE REPORT. J Res Educ Indian Med . Online First: 17 Sep, 2019. doi:10.5455/JREIM.82-1540918180


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Singh S, Gandhi PK, Khawale DS. MANAGEMENT OF ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA THROUGH AYURVEDA: A CASE REPORT. https://www.jreim-ayushjournal.com/?mno=15037 [Access: March 10, 2024]. doi:10.5455/JREIM.82-1540918180


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Singh S, Gandhi PK, Khawale DS. MANAGEMENT OF ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA THROUGH AYURVEDA: A CASE REPORT. J Res Educ Indian Med . Online First: 17 Sep, 2019. doi:10.5455/JREIM.82-1540918180



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Singh S, Gandhi PK, Khawale DS. MANAGEMENT OF ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA THROUGH AYURVEDA: A CASE REPORT. J Res Educ Indian Med , [cited March 10, 2024]; Online First: 17 Sep, 2019. doi:10.5455/JREIM.82-1540918180



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Singh, S., Gandhi, . P. K. & Khawale, . D. S. (0) MANAGEMENT OF ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA THROUGH AYURVEDA: A CASE REPORT. J Res Educ Indian Med , Online First: 17 Sep, 2019. doi:10.5455/JREIM.82-1540918180



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Singh, Sudha, Piyush Krantikumar Gandhi, and Deepak Sahebrao Khawale. 0. MANAGEMENT OF ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA THROUGH AYURVEDA: A CASE REPORT. Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine, Online First: 17 Sep, 2019. doi:10.5455/JREIM.82-1540918180



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Singh, Sudha, Piyush Krantikumar Gandhi, and Deepak Sahebrao Khawale. "MANAGEMENT OF ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA THROUGH AYURVEDA: A CASE REPORT." Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine Online First: 17 Sep, 2019. doi:10.5455/JREIM.82-1540918180



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Singh, Sudha, Piyush Krantikumar Gandhi, and Deepak Sahebrao Khawale. "MANAGEMENT OF ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA THROUGH AYURVEDA: A CASE REPORT." Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine Online First: 17 Sep, 2019. Web. 10 Mar 2024 doi:10.5455/JREIM.82-1540918180



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Singh, S., Gandhi, . P. K. & Khawale, . D. S. (0) MANAGEMENT OF ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA THROUGH AYURVEDA: A CASE REPORT. Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine, Online First: 17 Sep, 2019. doi:10.5455/JREIM.82-1540918180