A Case Report on Role of Shunthi Nasya in the Management of Hikka
Author : Dr. Anita Sharma, Dr. Rinkesh Vishnoi, Dr. Jyoti Rani and Dr. Sunita Yadav
Abstract :
Hiccup occurred due to sudden onset of erratic diaphragmatic and intercostal muscle contraction and immediately followed by laryngeal closure. According to the ancient science, Hikka is considered as Shighra Pranaharaka as it is caused by Vitiated Vata Dosha which is interfered by the Kapha further leading to blockage of channels carrying Prana, Udaka, and Anna, thus producing the sound of hik hik termed as Hikka. In the present case a 21-year-old patient was suffering with this pathology from the last 5 years with on and off episode. According to him the escapade continuous for 10 days associated with breathlessness, giddiness, weakness, and darkness before the eyes. Treatment adopted-Abhyang and Swedan followed by Nasya with Sunthi and melted Purana Guda diluted with water for 15 days. The reflex got reduced in the very first Nasya and the continuity of the episode was curtailed. And no further reoccurrence was found.
Keywords :
Nasya, hikka, shunthi, hiccup
