Ayurvedic Management of Cervical Radiculopathy

Abstract

The COVID-19 disease is caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, that is a new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Following an acute COVID-19 infection, a considerable number of people develop lasting and persistent symptoms, called as post covid 19 symptoms. The common post covid manifestations include tiredness, breathlessness, low grade fever, cough, myalgia, and multiorgan damage mainly the heart, the lung and the brain. The Directorate General of Health Services (EMR Division) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a Post-COVID management guideline that incorporates immunity-boosting AYUSH treatment. Case report – A male subject having age 53 years visited with complaints like low grade fever, loss of appetite, weakness and fatigue from last 8 days. He gave history of covid positive and had taken allopathy treatment for 12 days. After the completion of treatment he was suffering from above complaints since 8 days. For which he was treated with Ashwagandha ghanavati, Sanshamani vati, Chyawanaprasha and Shadanga paniya along with pathyapathya  (wholesome dietary and behavioral regimen) for 30 days. Observation and Result- After 30 days the symptoms were reduced and improvement was seen in patient's condition. Discussion - Ashwagandha, Sanshaman vati, Chyawanaprasha and Shadanga paniya has rejuvenating, antioxidant, neuroprotective, anti inflammatory, antipyretic properties which helped in elimination of symptoms and bring vitiated doshas in a balanced state. Conclusion - It may be concluded from this case that the use of Ayurvedic formulations is useful in the treatment of post-covid symptoms.