UNMASKING THE COMPLEXITIES BY TAILORING AYURVEDIC INTERVENTION IN A RARE CONDITION “ THE FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA” – A CASE REPORT

Background: Friedreich ataxia (FA) is the most common hereditary ataxia accounting for approximately 50% of all ataxia cases. 75% in patients less than 25 years of age. The prevalence of FA globally is 1 in 40,000. It frequently occurs in Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and North , Africa . Methods: This report discusses a case of a 23-year-old male, previously healthy, presented with a 1-year history of progressive gait instability and frequent falls. The patient also experienced numbness and tingling sensation in the extremities with a Family history was treated with panchakarma procedures like Rukshana Chikitsa followed by Brihmana chikitsa along with Oral medications. Result: After 3 sittings there was some relief in symptoms. Conclusion:The present case of FAis managed with the treatment principle of Kaphavruta vata.