Abstract

V. D. Neha Jolly* and V. D. Punita Sharma

ABSTRACT

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is by far the most persistent compression neuropathy & comprehend 45% of all non-traumatic nerve lesions. Women are affected three times as frequently as men & manifestation generally occurs over the age of 30.Carpal tunnel syndrome or median neuropathy at the wrist is defined as a medical condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist leading to various symptoms include paresthesia, numbness, pain, muscle weakness in the hand, mostly occur as a result of inflammation or collapse of carpal tunnel that allows nerves to passes through the wrist. Common complaint of office workers, drivers associated with repetitive activities such as typing. In most patients, CTS gets worsen over time, so early diagnosis & treatment are important. If CTS left untreated, symptoms can last a long time & get worsen. Ayurveda plays very important role in the management of CTS. In Ayurveda literature, upper limb pathologies have been described in various contexts. But no disease condition pertaining to hand & wrist has been described. As per Ayurveda, CTS is a disorder of kapha vata vitiation. Considering treatment aspect various Ayurvedic Panch karma procedures like Abhyanga, Swedana, Patra pinda sweda along with other Ayurvedic modalities have been elaborated.