Abstract

*Dr. Sejal Gamit and Dr. Divyesh Gamit

ABSTRACT

In Shushrut Samhita, Aacharya shushrut Described Badhirya in 28 Karnagata roga.[1] Badhirya is a disease where a person cannot hear properly and occurs in any age from child to advance years but the causes varies person to person but mostly seen in old age called Vardhakyajanya Badhirya (Presbycusis). It’s one among the many socio-medical problems, which is considered as a disability in older people. Hearing impairment among elderly people is a major issue and a person with hearing loss may be unable to hear and respond, this situation can make them feel frustrated, lonely and depressed.[2] Presbycusis the third most common chronic condition after arthritis and hypertension among elders. According to WHO nearly 1.2 billion people will be over the age of 60yr consequently the prevalence of age related auditory and vestibular dysfunction will increase by 2025.Hearing loss can be improved by using the hearing aids, but it may not be a perfect solution for all.[3] Apart from this in classics Karnabaadhirya treated with Karnapurana (Instillation of medicated Taila into the external auditory canal) is one of the major treatments for ear diseases explained in classics. Aim: To find out the efficacy of Dashmool Tail Karnapooran in vardhakyajanya badhirya. Material and Method: A case report of 53-year male patient presented with the chief complaint of Ubhay karnashravan Alpata has been presented here. Treatment: Dashmool Tail Karnapurana was selected as treatment of choice to combat the root cause of badhirya (deafness).