MG Road, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone No: 0471-2460823
Phone No: 0471-2460823
Kayachikitsa
Scope of the Department
Department of kayachikitsa provide excellent facilities for the public health, 6 General OP s and 6 specialty Ops in a week including neurology, gastroenterology & hepatology, cardiology diabetology, psychiatric illness, geriatrics. Also provides I.P treatment for About 40% of the bed strength
Provides undergraduate, post graduate and post graduate diploma education along with clinical research activity. Conducting awareness programs, seminars and medical camps.
About the Department
The department of Kayachikitsa has its great history extended up to the early 1950's. Department is presently situated at the main building of Govt. Ayurveda College, Trivandrum. currently the department deals with General Medicine, Geriatrics and Male Infertility treatments. The Post Graduate studies in Kerala were introduced primely under this Department in 1971.
Facilities
- A part from the conducting classes for BAMS students, department hosts the following higher courses -
- PG (MD – Kayachikitsa ) – 8 seats per year
- PGD (D.Rasayana & vajeekarana) – 2 seats per year
- Well established Outpatient room with adequate clinical facilities serving more than 20,000 patients per year
- Occupying an average strength of more than 40 percentage of total bed strength, providing service to more than 2000 Inpatients per year.
- Department Library : Collection of 800+ subject related books for aiding PG studies
- Four units are designated viz; KC-I, KC-II, KC-III and KC-IV, each constituting a Senior Faculty and Junior Faculty along with Post graduate scholars and house surgeons for the smooth management of O.P and I.P
- Other assets include a well-equipped Panchakarma theatre, a mini procedure hall, and a room for conducting special O.P's
- A well-functioning Neuro Physiotherapy unit
- Caraka Hall : fully Air conditioned hall with AV aids for seminars
Research
Eight post graduate dissertations are being carried out every year.Department has completed Three departmental research works.
1. Comparative effectiveness of Nishakathakadikashayam and kathakakhadiradikashayam in type 2 DM using biochemical QOLID parameters –a prospective observational multicentric study- Dr Ambika K & Dr Pravith N K.
2. Ayurvedic treatment in the rehabilitation of ischaemic stroke patients in India - a randomized control trial- Dr Pravith N K & Dr Aswathy S.
3. A project on documentation in clinical depression with conservative Ayurvedic management protocol- Dr Ambika K & Dr M.S.Suneeshmon- completed on 2018
Publications
More than 50 number of articles have been published in peer reviewed journals. The list is available at https://kayachikitsatvm.wordpress.com/journals-magazines
More than 200 number of PG Dissertations have been completed till date. The list is available at https://kayachikitsatvm.wordpress.com/thesis
Website
Website
The department hosts a web site with all details, activities and necessary academic contents. The link is https://kayachikitsatvm.wordpress.com/
| Sl No | Days | Name of Faculty |
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1 |
Monday Friday |
Dr.K.Ambika Professor&HOD |
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Dr.Anju S. Lal Assistant professor |
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2 |
Tuesday Saturday |
Dr.Mini V.G Professor |
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Dr.Malu P.K Assistant professor |
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4 |
Wednesday |
Dr. Asha Karunakaran K Associate professor |
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Dr.Susmitha S.G Assistant professor |
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4 |
Thursday |
Dr.Aswathy S Associate professor |
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Dr.Suneeshmon M.S Assistant professor |
Special OP Timings
| Day and Timings | Special OP and Doctor |
|---|---|
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Thursday 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
Gastroenterology and Hepatology OP Dr. K Ambika Dr. Anju S Lal |
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Thursday 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
Neurology OP Dr. Asha Karunakaran K Dr. Susmitha S G |
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Friday 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
Cardiology OP Dr. Mini V G Dr. Malu P K |
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Friday 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
Diabetic OP Dr. Aswathy S Dr. Akhila R Kurup |
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Friday 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
Manasikam OP Dr. Suneeshmon M S Dr. Ambareesh S |
Special OP
Neurology Special OP
Introduction & Background
Neurological disorders include those affecting the Brain, Spinal cord, Nerves, Neuromuscular junction, and Autonomic nervous system. Collectively, they come under the broad spectrum of ‘VATA disorders' mentioned in Ayurvedic classics. The incidence of these disorders is alarmingly increasing in parallel with the increase in the ageing of the world population and is expected to remain so.
Department of Kayachikitsa, is one of the prime Post graduate departments in India started in 1973 at Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram. With ample academic and clinical experience of more than 45 years, this department is unique and versatile in handling neurological cases. Also being an academic institution, it carries huge expectations from Ayurvedic fraternity as well as other medical systems in the field of clinical and research activities. Rather than focusing on emergency-level management, the department ensures proper neurorehabilitation and follow-up care for those affected. Continuing guideship from faculties of Dept. of Neurology, Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, also helps us understand current patient care trends.
Though proper OP and IP care is being provided, the constant increase in volume of new patients forced this department to start a special OP in 2018 for ensuring special care to neurologically affected patients.
Aims and Objectives
This OP helps to provide additional care to neurologically affected persons and create awareness of current ayurvedic trends among the public. Also, it ensures proper documentation of the cases and their outcomes and possible publications. To maintain and develop an evidence-based approach to clinical practice, and to enhance the clinical and academic skills of students are also looked into.
The department is well equipped with time-tested validated treatment protocols, experienced faculties, 24 P.G. scholars, and supporting staff. Adequate medicines funded by the Department of Ayurveda Medical Education under AYUSH, types of equipment like a Neuropathy analyzer for detecting early nerve damage, and physiotherapy equipment and tools available.
Manasam (Psychiatry) Special OP
Cardiology (Hridayam) Special OP
Gastroenterology And Hepatology Special OP
Diabetic Special OP
A Bone mineral density test measures how much calcium in an area of bone. This test helps to detect osteoporosis and predict risk for bone fracture.
Neuro sensory analyser
Neuro sensory analyser is a modern medical diagnostic device for early diagnosis of nerve fibre damage using vibration sensitivity methods. It is a precise computer controlled device capable of generating and documenting response to highly repeatable thermal and vibratory stimuli such as warmth, cold, heat induced pain, cold induced pain or vibrations. It is used for the diagnosis of peripheral neuropathies (Diabetic), peripheral poly neuropathies etc.
Spyrometer
A Spyrometer is an apparatus for measuring the volume of air inspired and expired by the lungs.Spirometer measures ventilation, the movement of air into and out of lungs.The spyrogram will identify 2 different types of abnormal ventilation patterns – obstructive and restrictive. This test is done to diagnose certain types of lung disorders, check lung functions, and assess the effect of medication and measures progress in disease treatment.