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My father EEG shows background slowing and CT Head shows chronic small vessels ischemic changes, diffuse cerebral atrophy, prominent subarchanoid spaces in bilateral front regions. He is consistently drowsy and sleepy. Cannot express freely bit confused and blabber at times in sleep. Shown to a neurologist he has added admante, amantrel and modalert. Earlier his sodium was low but now within range with tablet natrise on alternate day. He has high bp, stent twice, AF and sugar. Can this condition be improved with ayurvedic medicines?
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Yes.... Ayurveda helps in such chronic vata condition or it can be said as avrita vata condition (bcz where metabolic disorders are associated). Along with ayurvedic medications, patient has to be advised with mild panchakarma therapies bcz he also got involved with cardiac problems. Medications like brhatvata chintamani ras, sammerapannaga ras, Mahakalyanaka grtham, Yogaraja guggulu etc., drugs will help to improve this condition. Panchakarma therapies like Shirodhara, Abhyanga, swedana, matra basti, nasya can help to improve this condition better.
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Start Rajayapana basti ,a kind of panchakarma treatment. Orally give Brihat vatachintamani rasa, Ashwagandha tablets thrice daily with warm water after food. Saraswatharista ghrita 1teaspoon twice daily before food along with warm water.
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Please share the picture of medicines he is currently consuming
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Your father's condition involves multiple chronic issues—cerebral atrophy, vascular changes, drowsiness, and a history of cardiac and metabolic disorders. While Ayurveda may help in supporting brain function, improving alertness, and stabilizing overall health, such complex cases require a very cautious, personalized, and integrative approach. You can consult me directly with his full case history and reports for a detailed Ayurvedic assessment and safe, complementary support plan alongside his current treatment.
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Thanks for trusting Ayurveda and seeking help on authentic platform. Ayurveda offers powerful expression to grab Dharma Artha Kama Moksha It can direct to new Life as well And share how to live and leave as well with practice.
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Thanks for sharing these important details. Your father's condition appears to be a combination of **vascular dementia or cognitive decline due to chronic small vessel disease**, and **diffuse cerebral atrophy** likely related to age, past cardiovascular events, and electrolyte disturbances like hyponatremia. His symptoms — **excessive drowsiness, confusion, blabbering, inability to express** — are consistent with this. Let’s break this down and see where **Ayurveda** might help. --- ### 🧠 **Key Clinical Points (Allopathic View)**: * **Background slowing on EEG** = generalized brain dysfunction, possibly due to atrophy or encephalopathy. * **Chronic small vessel ischemic changes** = reduced blood flow in tiny brain arteries, common in hypertension and diabetes. * **Cerebral atrophy & prominent subarachnoid spaces** = loss of brain tissue (neuronal shrinkage or death). * **Hyponatremia** (earlier) could have worsened confusion/drowsiness. * **Current medicines**: * **Amantrel/Amantadine**: Used in Parkinson's, may help alertness. * **Admenta (Memantine)**: For memory and dementia symptoms. * **Modalert (Modafinil)**: Promotes wakefulness. --- ## 🌿 Ayurvedic Understanding: In Ayurveda, this condition resembles a combination of **"Smritibhramsha" (loss of memory), "Vibhramsha" (delirium/confusion)**, often due to: * **Vata imbalance in the Majja Dhatu (nervous system)** * **Ojas kshaya (vital energy depletion)** * **Srotorodha (blockage in microchannels), particularly in the brain** His chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, stenting, AF) contribute to **Srotorodha** and **Majja dushti**, leading to progressive brain weakening. --- ## ✅ Ayurvedic Supportive Approach (Complementary to Allopathy): ### 🔹 1. **Medhya Rasayana (Brain Tonic Herbs)**: These can improve mental clarity, reduce confusion, and stabilize Vata in the nervous system: * *****Ghrita** – 1/4 to 1/2 tsp with warm milk or water in morning. Supports memory, calms Vata. * ******Churna** – 1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime. Reduces stress, improves strength. * *****+ ****Syrup** – A good brain and speech support (e.g., Himalaya ****or Baidyanath ****syrup). * ******* – 10 ml with equal water twice daily after meals. ### 🔹 2. **Nasal Therapy (Nasya)**: * Medicated oils like ****Taila or ****Taila** 2 drops in each nostril in the morning after steam inhalation — helps nourish brain via nasal pathway (ensure no nasal block or recent cold). ### 🔹 3. **Diet & Lifestyle Tips**: * Warm, easily digestible food (khichdi, soups). * Ghee in food daily (supports Ojas and brain tissue). * Avoid cold, dry, processed food (which aggravate Vata). * Regular sleep-wake cycle; avoid daytime sleep unless necessary. ### 🔹 4. **Panchakarma (optional if stable and conscious)**: If he becomes more alert and stable, **Basti (medicated enemas)** and **Shirodhara** may help slow progression — done under supervision. --- ## ⚠️ **Important Notes**: * These Ayurvedic medicines should be **added gradually** and **not replace his current allopathic medicines**, especially since he has heart conditions, AF, and past hyponatremia. * Always **monitor his alertness, BP, sugar, sodium** during herbal addition. * **Coordination between neurologist and Ayurvedic doctor like us** is ideal. Advice- Consult for details. --- ## 🌼 Summary: Yes, Ayurveda can **support improvement in alertness, reduce confusion, and nourish brain tissues** — especially through Medhya Rasayanas like ***, ***, and Nasya therapy. However, **complete reversal is unlikely** due to irreversible ischemic and atrophic changes, but **quality of life and cognition can often be improved** when both systems are used carefully. Would you like a **custom daily routine** or herbal regimen for him based on his current energy, appetite, and bowel habits? Advice- Consult for details.
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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine
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Yes definitely.. Start proper ayurvedic medicine.. Alongside some precautions.. To live a healthy lifestyle
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Thanks for sharing your query regarding Ayurveda. Yes, Proper nadi prikshan and confirming Nidan by clinical assessment, we can manage this patient better and may improve the condition with Ayurveda aushdhi and Panchkarma regimen. May consult at our centre. Thanks
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No home remedy will effective in such condition, proper assessment and yuktivyapashreya prescription may help a lots.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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