Management of Diabetic Retinopathy by Ayurveda– A case report

Authors

  • Shital K. Baraiya
  • Khyati Bhupta
  • Sejal Gamit

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i6.911

Abstract

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a microvascular disorder occurring due to the long-term effects of diabetes mellitus. Diabetic retinopathy may lead to vision-threatening damage to the retina, eventually leading to blindness. Diabetic retinopathy is most common and serious complication of Diabetes and changes in the retina are observed by 10 years of Diabetes history or even earlier due to modified lifestyle in present era. There are many treatment Modalities mentioned in Morden Medicine but it is symptomatic and conservative therapy. Currently available conventional treatment for DR have certain limits. In Ayurveda DR can be compared with Madhumehajanya Timir .Ayurveda, the traditional system of Indian subcontinent hold huge number of remedies that can be useful in the treatment of diabetes and associated complications like diabetic retinopathy. To revalidate the actual efficacy of these formulations and treatment modalities in DR, this case study has been carried out. Remarkable results were observed in the form of improvement in all the signs and symptoms of the disease.

Author Biographies

Shital K. Baraiya

Assistant Professor, Department Of Shalakya Tantra, Noble Ayurved college & Research Institute, Junagadh.

Khyati Bhupta

Assistant Professor, Department of Shalakyatantra, Eva college of Ayurved, Supedi

Sejal Gamit

Assistant Professor, Department Of Shalakya Tantra, Sumandeep Ayurved Medical college and Hospital, Vadodara

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Published

2023-07-17

How to Cite

Baraiya, S. K. ., Bhupta, K., & Gamit, S. (2023). Management of Diabetic Retinopathy by Ayurveda– A case report. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 11(6). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i6.911