A Case Study on Management of Rett Syndrome by Wholistic approach

Authors

  • Renu Rathi Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital & Research Centre
  • Bharat Rathi
  • Rakesh Khatana
  • Suraj Sankh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v11i2.1403

Keywords:

Autism spectrum disorder-ASD, Developmental and Speech delay, Rett syndrome, Wholistic approach, Other therapies, Panchakarama, Yoga, Communication

Abstract

Background: Rett syndrome-RS comes under Autism spectrum disorder-ASD which is a neurodevelopmental syndrome. It is diagnosed by the main differentiating features of lack of interpersonal and communication skills, poor eye contact, delayed speech with pervasive abnormal body movements. Aim and Objectives: This case report is aimed at dissemination of comprehensive role of Ayurveda in management of ASD, Rett syndrome. Material and Methods: RS is the severe form of ASD. This case study of 2.3 year’s girl presented with RS and global delay, being treated with wholistic approach. It comprises Ayurveda chikitsa and other therapies like Yoga, hydrotherapy, occupational, music, physiotherapy and many more. Observation and Result: Patient has shown promising results in all developmental milestones such as gross motor, fine motor and personal social in 6 months duration except language. Different varieties of massage therapy, diet and Basti, Nasya (Panchkarma) procedures, Omkar mantra chanting, passive Yogasana were done. Conclusion: In this case report, mainly Ayurveda interventions were implemented with wholistic approach as an adjuvant, received good result in gross motor development which is very difficult in RS, hence it is a unique case. It also opened the door of wholistic approach with the hope to deliver the good result in similar disorders.

Author Biographies

Renu Rathi, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital & Research Centre

Professor, Department of Kaumarbhritya, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital & Research Centre, Salod Wardha (Maharashtra)

Bharat Rathi

Professor, Department of Rasashastra Avum Bhasajaykalpna, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital & Research Centre, Salod Wardha (Maharashtra)

Rakesh Khatana

PG Scholar, Department of Kaumarbhritya, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital & Research Centre, Salod, Wardha (Maharashtra)

Suraj Sankh

PG Scholar, Department of Kaumarbhritya, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital & Research Centre, Salod, Wardha (Maharashtra)

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Published

03-07-2020

How to Cite

Rathi, R., Rathi, B., Khatana, R., & Sankh, S. (2020). A Case Study on Management of Rett Syndrome by Wholistic approach. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 11(2), 351–357. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v11i2.1403