Treatment for Neurological Disability

Any disorder of nervous system can be considered as neurological disability. The disorders of nervous system can be:-

• Structural
• Biochemical
• Electrical

If any of the above said abnormalities are present in brain, spinal cord or other nerves the following symptoms may appear:-

• Paralysis
• Muscle weakness
• Poor coordination
• Loss of sensation
• Seizures
• Confusion
• Altered level of consciousness etc.

The causes of these abnormalities is maybe:-

• Genetic
• Congenital abnormalities or disorders
• Infection
• Lifestyle
• Malnutrition
• Brain or spinal or nerve injury
• Metal poisoning
• Autoimmune disorders
• Cerebrovascular disorders

Even though there are many types of disorders, they can be broadly classified into two:-

1. Central nervous system disorders
2. Peripheral nervous system disorders

Some examples for nervous disability are epilepsy, parkinsonism, and migraine.

The treatment of nervous disability in Ayurveda

Many of the nervous disabilities comes under the topic Vata Rogas. Vata is the factor that helps in the proper functioning of nervous system.

Even though these disorders come under Vata Rogas, in most of the conditions other doshas may be also present. Therefore before treating, the physician will perform a thorough examination and assess the vitiated doshas.

After the assessment the physician decides the mode of treatment to be done. As we have discussed in many contexts, he or she will choose between the Shamana and Shodhana therapies.

The choice of treatment will vary from the condition of the patient, the condition of the disorder and the Yukti of the physician.

He or she may also advise the patient to follow certain lifestyle and diet, after the treatment, in order to improve the condition of the patient.