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@article{182250,
        author = {Dr Ankita Das and Dr Seetharamu MS and Dr Ashvini Kumar M},
        title = {Reinstating Quality of Life in Trigeminal Neuralgia Through Swarna Shalaka Agnikarma - Case Report},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {1659-1662},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182250},
        abstract = {Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by unilateral lancinating facial pain, most commonly involving the second and/or third divisions of the trigeminal nerve territory, usually in patients over the age of 50 years.1 The pain, typically unilateral, may be triggered by routine activities such as eating, talking, or brushing teeth, and is followed by pain-free intervals. TN shows similarities with Anantavata, a condition described in Ayurveda by Acharya Sushruta, attributed to Vata-predominant Tridosha settling in the head causing intense pain around the eyes and temples. Chronic cases may also affect vision, paralleling modern TN symptoms. A female patient of age 56 years, diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia was treated with allopathy medications. But did not get satisfactory results. Hence patient approached our hospital and got Ayurvedic management that includes instant pain management through Agnikarma (therapeutic cauterization). Patient’s complaints were assessed before and after treatment with Numeric pain rating scale and verbal descriptor scale for TMJ stiffness.},
        keywords = {Ayurveda, Anantavata, Swarna shalaka agnikarma, Trigeminal Neuralgia},
        month = {July},
        }