Zollinger Ellison syndrome is a rare disorder involving tumour formation in the pancreas or in the duodenum, which causes an excessive production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. This leads to formation of peptic ulcers which cause symptoms like heart burn, burning and pain in the stomach, nausea, vomiting, loose motions, and occasionally bleeding in the stools, as well as weight loss.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Zollinger Ellison syndrome involves the use of Ayurvedic herbal medicines in order to treat the tumour of the pancreas or duodenum as well as treat the ulcers and associated symptoms. Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on the pancreas and the gastrointestinal tract are used in high doses for prolonged periods in order to bring about a remission of the tumour and its associated symptoms. Other medicines are also used which prevent the spread of the tumour to other parts of the body as well as prevent complications from the condition.
Ayurvedic herbal medicines are used to treat the peptic ulcers by reducing acid output, healing the ulcers, and strengthening the gastric mucosa. Aggressive treatment is required at the earliest in order to prevent complications like perforation of the stomach and duodenum and possible bleeding. Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory agents are also used in high doses for prolonged periods in order to help bring about an early remission of the tumour and help in early resolution of peptic ulcers and the associated symptoms.
Most individuals affected with Zollinger Ellison syndrome require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for periods ranging from nine to twelve months, in order to bring about significant improvement in the condition and associated symptoms. Regular treatment also helps prevent recurrence of the condition. Ayurvedic treatment can also be utilised in addition to modern conventional treatment of the condition. Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play the management and treatment of Zollinger Ellison syndrome.
The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com
