Stroke Rehabilitation

Thursday, 24 October 2019

Stroke Rehabilitation

When the blood supply to an area of the brain stops due to clogging or bursting of arteries, it can lead to Stroke or Brain Attack. The brain cells in the area die due to lack of oxygen and nutrients. When cells are dead, the body function controlled by that part of the brain will get affected and leads to various systemic problems. Rehabilitation will help stroke patients to relearn the skills which are lost when part of the brain is damaged or affected.

The common symptoms of stroke include:

Confusion
Numbness
Lack of muscular control in various parts of the body
Vision problems
Movement problems

The common complications of stroke include:

One part of the body gets paralyzed
One side of the face may get paralyzed
Problems in bladder and bowel control
Mental and emotional disturbances
Speech difficulties

Through ayurvedic management of stroke, we aim to restore the stopped functions as much as possible through treatments, exercises, and diet, which can rejuvenate and trigger the brain cells and also enhance the overall health. As the holistic system of medicine, Ayurveda aims to treat the root cause of the problem and helps to recover from the illness completely.

Depending upon the stage of paralysis, a treatment plan is prepared by the senior physicians. If the stroke or paralysis happened recently, then mild ayurvedic therapies like Kaya, Seka, and Abhyanga are suggested. If the patient suffers from stroke for more than a year, other more extensive treatments are recommended. The treatment plan includes:

Preparing the patient’s body for the medicated oil or ghee procedure.
Internal and external oleation is performed as per the suggestion of the doctor.
A steam bath process like swedana is then performed for detoxification.
Herbal medications are prescribed for regaining the muscle strength and immunity of the body.
Appropriate physiotherapy treatment is provided.

At Vaidya Healthcare, our staff and specialist strive to provide you with quality treatment and personal care. Plan your Stroke Rehabilitation with us