Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Dengue Fever

Dengue fever is a type of fever which is caused by transmission of the dengue virus through mosquito bite.  This fever is characterized by high temperature, severe body pain, vomiting, and skin rash. This fever usually subsides after standard treatment with painkillers and symptomatic medication for fever.  More severe manifestations of the fever require administration of intravenous fluids, after which the fever subsides rapidly. A severe manifestation of dengue fever is known as dengue hemorrhagic fever, in which disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) occurs.  This results in generalized bleeding in the body and can prove to be serious or even fatal.

The Ayurvedic management of dengue fever consists of giving symptomatic treatment for all the symptoms. The Ayurvedic medicines given for fever usually also reduce skin rash and burning sensation in the body.  Additional treatment needs to be given to treat the severe body pain, which is usually characteristic of this fever.  Other symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea have to be treated separately.  Treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation has to be done aggressively in order to prevent morbidity and mortality from this condition.  Usually, the bleeding results from gross inflammation of the blood vessels and small capillaries all over the body.  This inflammation can be controlled by using Ayurvedic herbal medicines in high doses, which act swiftly and thereby prevent or reduce hemorrhage within the body.  Treating the blood also reduces toxins present within the blood and thereby prevents any further complications.

As mentioned previously, most individuals suffering from dengue fever respond rapidly; however, this condition is not to be taken lightly and treatment has to be instituted as early as possible, and affected individuals need to be under close supervision.  Timely treatment and medication has been known to prevent serious complications.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual Syndrome is a group of symptoms mainly experienced during the period from ovulation till the onset of menses.  This syndrome includes symptoms of abdominal pain, feelings of bloating, irritability, anxiety, emotional outbursts, lack of attention etc.  Premenstrual syndrome is said to result from an abnormal reaction or sensitivity to the change of hormones in the blood after the occurrence of ovulation.

Most women affected with premenstrual syndrome can be managed symptomatically with the use of minimum medication, counseling, social support, and psychotherapy.  However, some women are significantly affected by premenstrual syndrome, which makes life difficult for them during this period.  Such women need aggressive treatment and psychological support.

The Ayurvedic treatment for premenstrual syndrome consists of giving medicines which act on the body and prevent abnormal retention of fluid.  These medicines also reduce abdominal pain and cramps.  Medicines also have to be given to relieve stress, anxiety, and emotional labiality.  Medicines which soothe the mind as well as the nervous system are quite effective in controlling most of the symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome.  In addition, preventive treatment can be given in the form of herbal medicines which act on the ovary, the uterus, as well as the parts of the brain which control ovulation and menstruation.  These medicines need to be taken for a period of three to four menstrual cycles, so that symptoms of premenstrual syndrome can be corrected gradually and their severity and frequency of occurrence can be reduced on a long-term basis.  The presentation of symptoms can be different in different individuals; treatment therefore has to be tailor-made according to the presentation of premenstrual syndrome in affected females.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is thus very effective in the treatment & management of premenstrual syndrome.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Pleural Effusion

Pleural effusion is an accumulation of fluid or pus within the two covering layers of the lungs.  This usually results from Infection of the heart or lungs, or as a result of injury or advanced cancer.  Pleural effusion is characterized by fever, localized pain, dry hacking cough, and breathlessness.  Pleural effusion is usually treated by the appropriate antibiotics and other symptomatic treatment.  Removal of the fluid with the help of a syringe and needle can help to reduce the pressure on the lungs and can also be used for diagnostic purposes.

Pleural effusion which results from Infection or heart failure can be usually treated with modern medicines.  Antibiotics are usually effective in most patients in treating the pleural effusion and helping to reduce or resolve the accumulated fluids.  The management of pleural effusion usually includes treatment of any known cause for the condition.  However, some patients do not improve in spite of appropriate antibiotic therapy.  Such patients can be effectively managed with the judicious use of Ayurvedic herbal medicines.  Ayurvedic treatment helps to resolve the accumulation of fluid and also controls the Infection.  Treatment for about 8 to 12 weeks is usually sufficient to treat pleural effusion in most patients.  The treatment also adequately treats other symptoms like fever, pain, and breathlessness.  Most such patients also tend to lose considerable weight after getting affected with pleural effusion.  Appropriate Ayurvedic treatment helps such patients to regain the lost weight.  Such patients also have improved appetite and become active within a few weeks of starting treatment.

It is equally important to treat the known cause for the pleural effusion.  Infections within the respiratory tract and lungs have to be treated appropriately.  Heart failure and other disorders of the heart also need to be treated appropriately.  Advanced cancer needs to be treated aggressively along with symptomatic treatment of the pleural effusion, in order to adequately treat the medical condition.  It is important to investigate the patient thoroughly in order to look for hidden infection related to tuberculosis.  Tuberculosis if detected needs to be treated aggressively.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is thus effective in the management of refractory pleural effusion.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Filariasis

Filariasis is an infection of the lymph notes caused by a parasite.  This is a chronic condition and is endemic in many parts of the world, usually the tropical and sub-tropical areas.  Filariasis

is also known as elephantiasis, since it causes swelling of the lymph nodes and subcutaneous tissue, usually in the entire legs and feet, resulting in elephant-like feet.  This infection may persist for years in spite of adequate treatment.  Initial symptoms include recurrent fever, swelling, redness and heat in the affected area, and pain.  In the chronic phase, most people have painless swelling.

The Ayurvedic treatment for filariasis consists of using herbal medicines which are known to act on the filarial infection.  Treatment destroys the parasites present within the blood and lymph nodes.  In addition, treatment is given to treat the blood as well as the lymph fluid, so that infection as well as obstruction can be prevented or reduced as early as possible.  This treatment also reduces swelling in the subcutaneous tissue.  Reduction of blockage and swelling is paramount in the successful treatment of filariasis.  This can prevent the further formation of elephantiasis or elephant-foot, which is very difficult to treat and can be only surgically corrected.

In addition to destroying the filarial parasite, medicines are also given to remove the dead parasites as well as generated toxins through the intestines as well as the kidneys.  This result in an early resolution of all the symptoms related to filarial infection.  With this treatment, redness, heat and pain resolve rapidly.  People affected with filariasis, who commence treatment at an early stage, benefit the most.  Treatment commenced after several years of infection is usually not very successful; however, even at this stage, if the blockage in the lymph nodes and glands can be reduced surgically, further treatment can be done with the help of Ayurvedic medicines, so as to treat the condition completely.

Ayurvedic treatment, if started early and taken regularly for long periods, can thus help to completely treat filariasis infection.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Body Odour

Body odour is the unpleasant smell emanating from the body due to excessive sweating.  In itself, sweat is odourless; however, bacterial infection of the sweat results in a characteristic unpleasant odour.  This is usually present more in males than in females, since men tend to sweat more.  Body odour is more likely to come from special body parts such as from the underarms, genital area and from below the breasts.

Management of body odour is usually not a major issue for most individuals.  Daily hygiene of the body, including a regular bath, shaving axillary and genital hair, using deodorants sprays and powders, and the regular use of cotton clothes and socks, is usually sufficient to avoid body odour due to sweating.  However, some individuals continue to suffer from body odour in spite of observing a daily good hygiene.  In addition, certain medical conditions like obesity and diabetes, and the use of spicy food, can result in excessive sweating, thereby resulting in body odour.

Individuals who suffer from excessive sweating and who complain of body odour usually face social embarrassment, and therefore opt for medical treatment of the body odour.  The Ayurvedic management for such individuals includes treating infection, reducing sweating, and also controlling stress which can cause excessive sweating.  Medicines can be used in the form of local applications, as well as oral medication.  Local applications reduce the tendency of excessive sweating, soothe inflamed skin and treat or reduce bacterial infection.  Oral medication acts on the nervous system and thereby reduces stress as well as the tendency for excessive sweating.  In addition, oral medications also have a soothing action on the skin and help to fight body odour.  It is equally important to treat the contributory factors of body odour such as obesity and diabetes.  Needless to say, the maintenance of good personal hygiene is a must in the management of body odour.

With proper hygiene and Ayurvedic medication, most people affected with body odour get relief within four to six weeks of treatment.  Such individuals can then continue without medication by just following proper hygienic practices and avoiding the risk factors for body odour, such as using spicy food and the intake of red meat and alcohol.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Recurrent Epistaxis

Epistaxis is the medical condition signifying bleeding from the nose.  This usually results from trauma, direct blows to the nose, prolonged nasal congestion and repeated blowing of the nose, and bleeding disorders.  Epistaxis may sometimes occur without any known cause for the condition.  Recurrent epistaxis sometimes occurs in children, and occasionally runs in some families.  While in children, recurrent epistaxis may not have any particular cause, if there is a family history, it may be usually related to some bleeding disorder.

The immediate treatment of epistaxis involves the application of direct pressure to the nose for a few minutes in order to stop the bleeding.  Application of ice around the nose can also help to slow down or stop the bleeding.  It is also important to keep the affected individual in an upright position, so as to reduce the flow of blood to the nose.  In people with recurrent epistaxis, it is important to investigate for possible causes for the condition.  Treatment in such situations involves treating the cause, so as to treat recurrent epistaxis.

The Ayurvedic treatment of recurrent epistaxis involves treating the known causes of the condition, and also giving symptomatic treatment to stop the bleeding.  Medicines are given to treat nasal congestion and to strengthen the nasal mucosa, so that recurrent ulceration and bleeding can be prevented.  If there is a known bleeding disorder, specific treatment for this condition needs to be given.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act on the blood, blood vessels, and the mucous membrane are chosen so as to completely treat recurrent epistaxis and prevent further episodes.  While oral medications are important in the treatment of this condition, local application of soothing powders or medicated oils, is also equally important.

For recurrent respiratory infections, Ayurvedic medicines are given so as to prevent and treat infections and prevent further recurrence.  Most of the medicines useful in such situations also help to boost the general immunity of the body.  Treatment of the blood disorders may require the use of different medicines.  While treating recurrent epistaxis, it is also important to inquire about the use of drug misuse in the form of inhalation, and also to rule out exposure to irritant gases and dust. 

A judicious use of Ayurvedic herbal medicines is thus very effective in the treatment of recurrent epistaxis.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Disseminated intravascular coagulation is a serious medical disorder in which there is a failure of generalised coagulation of the blood in the entire body.  This usually results from acute or serious infections, severe trauma, or as a result of other diseases.  Disseminated intravascular coagulation is usually characterized by generalised bleeding, septic shock, and multiple organ failure.  This condition needs to be treated in the intensive care of a hospital; however, the management in such a situation is mostly for life support and care, with the addition of steroids to treat the condition, and antibiotics for possible infection.

The Ayurvedic herbal treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation is aimed at treating the generalised inflammation process which commences in this condition.  It is this inflammation which acts upon the arteries, veins, and the capillaries and results in a generalised bleeding and oozing in the entire body.  The inflammatory process also gives rise to toxins which harm different vital organs and thereby cause multiple organ failure.  Ayurvedic medicines are given to promptly treat the inflammation, to boost the immunity of the body, and to protect all the vital organs.  Treatment is also given to treat the blood and blood vessels, so that harmful toxins and products of inflammation are swiftly removed from the body, usually through the urine.  Treatment of the inflammation also treats fever as well as infection present in the body.  Care is also taken to individually treat the vital organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys.

If not treated aggressively and correctly, disseminated intravascular coagulation can produce considerable morbidity and mortality.  It is important, in the best interest of the patient, to combine hospital intensive care and judicious Ayurvedic treatment so as to treat the condition promptly and save life.  Not only in the treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation, but in the treatment of all serious medical conditions, the benefits of Ayurvedic therapy need to be well-documented and universally publicized.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com