Meigs syndrome consists of a triad of symptoms which include ovarian tumor or cyst, ascites and pleural effusion. The cause for Meigs syndrome remains unknown, but surgical removal of the cyst usually results in regulation of the other symptoms. Most females affected with this syndrome usually have a normal life expectancy; however, a few individuals continue to have a recurrence of all the symptoms.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Meigs Syndrome consists of treating all the three main symptoms of the disease. Ayurvedic medicines which have a specific action on the ovaries, on the abdominal peritoneum, and on the pleural linings covering the lungs, are used in high doses for prolonged periods. Medicines which act on the blood as well as muscle tissue are also used in the treatment of this condition. Specifically, medicines which reduce inflammation and blockage within the abdominal and chest blood circulation are used in the treatment of Meigs syndrome, since these help to remove the main pathology of the condition.
Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also used to remove the disease components of this condition either through the kidneys or through the gastrointestinal system, since this helps to prevent recurrence of the condition, after a complete remission of the tumour has been obtained. Most individuals also benefit from a predominantly milk diet.
Usually, individuals suffering from Meigs syndrome require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about six to nine months in order to recover completely from this condition. After herbal treatment, a recurrence is usually not observed in these females. It is also advisable to give ‘Rasayan’ therapy after completion of the treatment, in order to boost the immune status of the individual and prevent recurrence of the condition. Ayurvedic herbal medicines thus have a definite role to play in the management and treatment of Meigs syndrome.
The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com
