Case report demonstrates effective Ayurvedic management for chronic headaches in a male patient, suggesting a holistic approach could prevent recurrence.
Key Points
To investigate the effectiveness of Ayurvedic management in alleviating Vataja Shirashula symptoms.
Single case clinical study of a 38-year-old male patient diagnosed with Vataja Shirashula
Treatment included Shamana Chikitsa and Pancakarma procedures (Nasyakarma and Basti) for 21 days
Internal medications targeting Vata Dosha along with dietary and lifestyle modifications
Assessment of headache intensity, frequency, and duration before and after treatment
Marked reduction in headache intensity and frequency by the treatment's end
Significant improvement in associated symptoms such as cervical stiffness and dryness
Patient reported enhanced quality of life and functional capacity
No adverse effects noted during the intervention
No recurrence of symptoms observed one month post-treatment