Transient Ischemic Attack is a medical condition in which there is a temporary paralysis of the body which simulates stroke or paralysis. However, in a transient ischemic attack, there is no permanent brain damage or damage to the nerves, nerve impulses, and neuromuscular junctions. This condition usually resolves spontaneously within a few hours. However, it is a warning signal that something is wrong with the body and needs to be corrected. If adequate steps are taken for lifestyle changes and medication is instituted for any detected abnormalities such as high blood pressure, increased blood sugar, and increased cholesterol, then further complications like permanent paralysis can be avoided.
The Ayurvedic treatment for transient ischemic attacks deals with the correction and treatment of known causes as well as treatment of the pathophysiology of the condition. The first and foremost step is to correct the known causes of the condition. Therefore treatment for hypertension, increased cholesterol, as well as stress is imperative. In addition, treatment is given to treat the arteries in the brain so as to reduce the pressure within the arteries, to improve the strength of the vascular walls, and to treat abnormalities in the blood which may cause bleeding or reduced supply to the brain.
The advantage of treating transient ischemic attacks is that permanent paralysis of the body can be avoided. It is therefore important to aggressively treat transient ischemic attacks so as to avoid further complications and permanent damage. In addition, this clinical condition is more amenable to treatment than actual paralysis. Modern treatment usually involves giving aspirin, giving anti-hypertensive treatment, and medication to control cholesterol. These medicines usually prevent transient Ischemic attacks or paralytic attacks resulting from thrombosis; however, there are hardly any medicines which can prevent ischaemia of the brain cells. Ayurvedic medicines can be successfully used to prevent or treat both situations.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment is therefore very important for the management of transient ischemic attacks and paralysis.
The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com
