Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that mainly affect the central nervous system by demyelination. This means the body immune cells attack the myelin,which acts as the protective nerve coating and is essential for brain signal transmission.

Sign and symptoms

Tests used to diagnose

- Mri

- Lumbar Puncture

- OpticalCoherence Tomography

- Evoked Potential Tests

- Blood Tests

- Nueropsychological Testing. 

Treatments
Physio Therapy Psychological
Counseling

Based on the symptoms it can be correlated to dhatukshaya.Dhatukshaya refers to  depletion or reduction of body tissues. Ayurveda chikitsa can help half the  progression of the disease and enhance the overall quality of life. Rasayana chikitsa  is a rejuvinating treatment in ayurveda that aims to promote overall health and well being.Its potential benefits in neuro degenerative diseases like multiple  sclerosis.

Dr. Soumya S A (B.A.M.S)
Medical Officer
Dr. P. Alikutty's Ayyurveda and Modern Hospital - Kottakkal