European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

COMMON DISEASES OF EAR, THEIR MODERN AND AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT: A REVIEW

Nilesh Arun Mahajan*, Gopal Kaduba Wankhede and Rahul Prabhulal Vyas

ABSTRACT

Karṇaroga (Diseases of the ear) mainly arises due to the deranged Vayu which produces aching sensation therein that can be described as Karna-shula. The morbid Doshas triggers pathogenesis of ears. The deranged Kapha can also affect hearing ability of ear. The Atiyoga and Mithyayoga of Avshyaya should be avoided to prevent pathogenesis of ear problems. Exposure to the pollutants may lead Karna roga. Karnasrava, Putikarna and Krimi Karna, etc. are major Karṇaroga which may occurs due to the involvement of causative factors like; Avashyaya, Pratishyaya, Jalakrida, Karnakanduyana, Mithyayogen shastrasya, Shirobhighata and Prapakat vidradhe, etc. Ayurveda advocated various approaches like Karnapoorna, Karna Dhoopan, Pramarjana, Shirovirechana and dhawana/ Prakshalana, etc. for the management of Karṇaroga. Similarly modern science described ear surgery, eardrum repair, otoplasty, cleaning of ear, uses of antibiotics and analgesics, etc. for the management of ear problems.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Ear, Kar?aroga, Karnasrava, Karnapoorna.