Reiter's syndrome is also known as seronegative spondyloarthropathy or reactive arthritis and usually involves the joints, eyes, and urinary tract. This condition is usually caused by a bacterial infection and is commonly associated with a genetic factor known as HLA-B 27. Young men between the age of 20 and 40 are commonly affected with this condition which involves symptoms such as increased frequency of urine, burning urine, fever, chills, swelling in pain and joints, conjunctivitis, uveitis, and rarely ulcers on the hand, feet, penis, mouth ulcers and heart disease.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Reiter's syndrome is mainly aimed at treating the infection as well as the inflammation involved in different systems in the body. Herbal medicines which have a specific anti-inflammatory as well as anti-infective action are used in high doses in order to treat this condition. In addition, other medicines which have a specific action on the joints, on the eyes, as well as on the urinary tract, are also used in appropriate combinations so as to treat all the symptoms of this condition. Treatment needs to be instituted aggressively in order to prevent complications of the eyes and other important organs. Medicines which act on the kidneys and urinary tract are used in such a manner as to treat the involvement of the urinary tract as well as to remove the toxins and inflammatory debris from the circulation, so as to reduce the symptoms of other organs and systems as well.
In addition, herbal medicines which have a specific immunomodulatory effect are also used in high doses in order to boost the immune system of the affected individual. This helps in early recovery and the resolution of all the symptoms. Most individuals affected with Reiter's syndrome require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about six to eight months in order to get significant relief or a complete cure from this condition.
The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com
