Exploring Ayurvedic Approaches to Sensory Neural Deafness: A Detailed Study on Karnapooran and Kriyakalpa

Abstract

The following cross-sectional study aims to explore the effectiveness of Ayurvedic system of treatment, namely Karnapooran and Kriyakalpa in the topic of sensory neural deafness. Hypothesis Testing Through a mixture of correlational and experimental designs, the study sought to assess the effectiveness of the hearing aid device on the patient’s auditory function as well as their general quality of life. Out of sixty patients of sensory neural deafness, these patients availed these Ayurvedic therapies for a period of six months. Research findings highlighted the improved hearing thresholds of the patients by an average of 25 dB ( 0. 01 level). Moreover, 70% of patients mentioned a big improvement in the tinnitus annoyance and significant THI improvement with 30 points drop, on average. The study also pointed that such therapies also have broader effects on the individuals such as improvement in the mental health and the decreased levels of anxiety. These findings, therefore, support the possibilities of conducting research to use Ayurvedic therapies in combination with the existing medical models for treating sensory neural deafness. More studies should be done for the formulation of these protocols and determination of sustained effectiveness.