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Integrative approach for managing tardive dyskinesia: A case report
Kavyashree Kulamarva1, Varsha Karanth1, Umesh Chikkanna2
1Department of Integrative Medicine, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India.
Explore (New York, N.Y.)
|May 22, 2023
Summary
This case report shows Ayurveda and Yoga successfully treated tardive dyskinesia (TD), a condition causing involuntary movements. The patient experienced lasting symptom relief without adverse effects, suggesting potential for integrative TD management.
Area of Science:
- Integrative medicine
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder often caused by antipsychotic medications.
- Current TD treatments are limited, costly, and inconsistently effective.
- Integrative approaches offer a potential alternative for TD management.
Observation:
- A case report details the integrative treatment of TD in a patient with a mood disorder.
- The treatment combined Ayurvedic medicine and Yoga therapies.
- The patient experienced significant improvement in TD symptoms.
Findings:
- Successful symptom reduction in tardive dyskinesia (TD) was observed.
- Sustained benefits were noted at an 8-month follow-up.
- No significant adverse effects were reported during the treatment period.
Implications:
- Ayurveda and Yoga show promise as complementary therapies for tardive dyskinesia (TD).
- This case highlights the potential of integrative medicine in managing complex neurological conditions.
- Further research is warranted to explore the mechanisms and efficacy of these therapies for TD.
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