Significance of Neurological disorder
Neurological disorders refer to health conditions that affect the nervous system, encompassing a variety of issues such as epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. In Ayurveda, these disorders are often linked to wind disease and can be treated with specific formulations. The range of neurological disorders includes conditions that impair motor and cognitive functions, fatigue, and those influenced by factors like copper metabolism. Ayurvedic therapies, such as Abhyanga and Panchakarma, may offer effective treatments for managing these disorders.
Synonyms: Nervous system disorder, Brain disorder, Neurological condition, Neurodevelopmental disorder, Neurodegenerative disorder
In Dutch: Neurologische stoornis; In Finnish: Neurologinen häiriö; In Spanish: Trastorno neurológico
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Hindu concept of 'Neurological disorder'
In Hinduism, neurological disorders may be interpreted as medical conditions linked to "wind disease," impacting motor and sensory functions, as outlined in traditional texts. These conditions reflect the interplay between physical health and spiritual beliefs.
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) Medical conditions potentially resulting from wind disease, affecting motor and sensory activities as described in traditional texts.[1]
The concept of Neurological disorder in scientific sources
Neurological disorder encompasses various conditions linked to central nervous system dysfunction, such as sciatica and Parkinson’s. In Ayurveda, these are classified as Vatavyadhis, and conditions like paralysis and epilepsy are treated with Jyotismati.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This describes a condition that affects the nervous system, such as epilepsy, which is characterized by unpredictable and episodic seizures, and is a focus of this research.[2] (2) Brain mapping techniques can help derive useful information and understanding these types of disorders.[3] (3) A neurological disorder is a condition affecting the nervous system, and the gait assessment, among other examinations, is used to confirm a neurological disorder.[4] (4) This refers to conditions that affect the nervous system, potentially impacting gait, balance, and the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, such as walking and talking.[5] (5) This encompasses more than 600 types of conditions, including traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and cerebral palsy, affecting the nervous system.[6]