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Title: Successful Ayurvedic management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A case study with long term follow up

Author: Gaikwad Sarita

 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i4.42

Abstract

   

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is an inherited progressive myopathy called as X linked recessive disorder commonly known as Pseudohypertrophic muscular dystrophy. It is considered as incurable myopathy and death is the final outcome of the disease at the age of 20-25 years. Modern science has limitations to treat the disease but Ayurved has great potential to treat such incurable disorder. Here is the case study of Duchenne Muscular dystrophy successfully managed for last 7 years by Ayurvedic treatment. This child has now become an adult completed his Animation Software Diploma and moving independently on scooter for hundreds of Km. His total CPK value has come to normal that was unprecedented in the history of such incurable disease. This case study will infuse a ray of hope to thousands of sufferers of this disease who are frustrated in awaiting early death.

Keywords:  Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Ayurvedic management, Pseudohypertrophic muscular dystrophy.

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Corresponding Author

Gaikwad Sarita

M.D. (Manas rog), PhD (Kayachikitsa), Vol. Retd. Assistant Director, AYUSH, Pune region, Pune and Ex HoD, Ayurved Research Department, Sassoon General Hospital (Teaching hospital of B.J. Medical College), Pune (India)

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