« Previous Article

Case Report 


An integrated approach to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - A case study

Varuni P Kulkarni, Puja M S, Visal S Kumar.


Abstract
Introduction:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a chronic condition that presents in early childhood majorly affecting the emotional, academic, and social functioning of the child. A 4-year-old male child, a diagnosed case of ADHD, presented at the Paediatric OPD of the teaching hospital, Mysuru, Karnataka with the complaints of hyperactivity, irritability, poor attention, improper social behaviour, and delayed speech since 2 years. Disturbed sleep and poor appetite were the associated features. The clinical presentation was near similar to the condition named ‘Unmada’ in Ayurveda with Vata Dosha (One of the body humors) predominance. The management protocol was finalised based on this diagnosis, which included Ayurveda therapies like Snehana (external oleation) Basti (medicated enema) and oral medications along with Occupational and Speech therapies.
Materials and methods:
Treatment duration was 1 year, there were 3 sittings with the interval of 2-3 months after each clinical visit. SWAN Rating scale was used for assessment. Purificatory therapies, internal medications, and suitable dietary modifications were incorporated.
Results: According to the assessment done before the treatment, patient who was evaluated as combined type of ADHD, while after the treatment the evaluation score falls under inattentive category of ADHD.
Principle Conclusion: Comprehensive approach including Ayurveda management with Speech and Occupational therapies led to more efficient management of ADHD. No adverse effects were reported during and after the treatment.

Key words: Keywords: ADHD, Ayurveda, Integrated, Occupational therapy, Unmada


 
ARTICLE TOOLS
Abstract
PDF Fulltext
How to cite this articleHow to cite this article
Citation Tools
Related Records
 Articles by Varuni p kulkarni
Articles by puja m s
Articles by visal s kumar
on Google
on Google Scholar


How to Cite this Article
Pubmed Style

Kulkarni VP, S PM, Kumar VS. An integrated approach to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - A case study. J. res. tradit. med. 2024; 10(2): 65-71. doi:10.5455/jrtm.2024-232503


Web Style

Kulkarni VP, S PM, Kumar VS. An integrated approach to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - A case study. https://www.tmjournal.org/?mno=232503 [Access: February 07, 2025]. doi:10.5455/jrtm.2024-232503


AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Kulkarni VP, S PM, Kumar VS. An integrated approach to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - A case study. J. res. tradit. med. 2024; 10(2): 65-71. doi:10.5455/jrtm.2024-232503



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Kulkarni VP, S PM, Kumar VS. An integrated approach to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - A case study. J. res. tradit. med. (2024), [cited February 07, 2025]; 10(2): 65-71. doi:10.5455/jrtm.2024-232503



Harvard Style

Kulkarni, V. P., S, . P. M. & Kumar, . V. S. (2024) An integrated approach to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - A case study. J. res. tradit. med, 10 (2), 65-71. doi:10.5455/jrtm.2024-232503



Turabian Style

Kulkarni, Varuni P, Puja M S, and Visal S Kumar. 2024. An integrated approach to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - A case study. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE, 10 (2), 65-71. doi:10.5455/jrtm.2024-232503



Chicago Style

Kulkarni, Varuni P, Puja M S, and Visal S Kumar. "An integrated approach to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - A case study." JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE 10 (2024), 65-71. doi:10.5455/jrtm.2024-232503



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Kulkarni, Varuni P, Puja M S, and Visal S Kumar. "An integrated approach to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - A case study." JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE 10.2 (2024), 65-71. Print. doi:10.5455/jrtm.2024-232503



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Kulkarni, V. P., S, . P. M. & Kumar, . V. S. (2024) An integrated approach to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - A case study. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE, 10 (2), 65-71. doi:10.5455/jrtm.2024-232503