ENT & Ophthalmology (Salakya Tantra)

In Salakya Tantra treatment for ENT AND OPHTHALMOLOGIC disorders are described. We have specialist Doctors in this field and we are dealing with a number of Salakya cases every year.

Refractive errors:

The following are the most common refractive errors

Astigmatism is a condition in which an abnormal curvature of the cornea can cause two focal points to fall in two different locations – making objects up close and at a distance appear blurry. Astigmatisms may cause eye strain and may be combined with nearsightedness or farsightedness. Hyperopia commonly known as farsightedness, hyperopia is the refractive error in which an image of a distant object becomes focused behind the retina, either because the eyeball axis is too short, or because the refractive power of the eye is too weak.

Myopia commonly known as nearsightedness, is a condition in which, opposite of hyperopia, an image of a distant object becomes focused in front the retina, either because the eyeball axis is too long, or because the refractive power of the eye is too strong. Myopia is the most common refractive error seen in children.

Treatment:

In all this refractive errors Brimhana treatments are done. Special medicated oils are applied internally and externally. Panchakarma treatments including Nasyam, Sirovasthy and specialty treatments like Tharpana, Pudapaka will improve the condition of the patient. Repeat treatment is required to cure the condition.

Blindness:

Blindness is the condition of visual impairment due to physiological or neurological factors. Malnutrition, age related factors and disease like cataract, Diabetic retinopathy, Glaucoma are the common causes of blindness.

Treatment:

In neurological causes special Brimhana treatments are done that give strength to nerves. Special medicated oils are applied internally and externally. Panchakarma treatments including Nasyam, Sirovasthy and specialty treatments like Tharpana, Pudapaka will improve the condition of the patient.

Hearing Loss:

Hearing loss may be due to damage to the auditory system. Hearing losses are of three types conductive, sensorineural and mixed. In conductive hearing loss the sound is not efficiently conducted through the auditory canal. In sensory hearing loss, there is damage to cochlea or the nerve root from the cochlea to the brain. .

Treatment:

In Sensory hearing loss special Brimhana treatments are done to give strength to the nerves. Special Panchakarma treatment like Sirovasthi, Nasyam and Special treatments such as Sirodhara, Karnapoornam are done which improve the condition of the patient. Special Brimhana preparations of oil, ghee and other medicines are given internally and externally.

Sinusitis:

Sinusitis is the inflammation of the Paranasal Sinuses. Frontal Sinus, Ethmoid Sinus, Maxillary Sinus and Sphenoid Sinus are the Paranasal Sinuses. Pain and pressure at the site of inflammation is the symptom of sinusitis. Sinusitis may or may not be due infection.

Treatment:

According to Ayurveda in sinusitis vitiated Kaphadosha is occupied in Paranasal Sinuses. Sinusitis, described as Dushtapratisyaya has very effective treatment in Ayurveda. Internal medication is done to decrease the symptoms and Nasyam (administration of powders, medicated oils, extract of certain drugs) is the effective Panchakarma treatment for expectoration of Kaphadosha occupied in sinusitis.