Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Sciatica

Sciatica is a medical condition which usually has a dramatic onset and is caused by a ruptured or herniated disc in the lower back which presses on the sciatic nerve roots and causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the lower back, radiating down to the affected leg and foot.  This pain can be severe enough to cause acute limitation of movement and considerable distress to the patient.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for sciatica is aimed at giving immediate relief from the acute pain, treating lower back muscle spasm, and also giving long-term treatment so as to bring about a complete cureof the condition.  Medicines which are used in this condition usually provide relief from pain by bringing about an immediate reduction in pain, spasm and inflammation in the affected area of the lower back.  These herbal medicines have a specific action on the muscle, tendons as well as irritated nerves.  Oral medication needs to be given in high doses in order to bring about an immediate relief in the pain.  Oral medication is supplemented by localised therapy in the form of application of medicated oils on the affected area, followed by steam fomentation with herbal decoctions.  A combination of local therapy and oral medication usually helps in bringing about a complete relief from the pain in about 2 to 6 days.

Once the acute condition has subsided, herbal treatment is given in order to treat the ruptured or herniated vertebral disc in the lower back and prevent recurrence of the condition.  Medicines are continued In order to reduce the irritation of the sciatic nerve, as well as to provide nutrition and strength to the vertebral bones as well as the inter-vertebral discs.  This treatment is supplemented with graded exercises, preferably under the supervision of a physiotherapist..

Most individuals affected with acute sciatica require treatment for about f4 to 12 weeks in order to bring about a complete relief from the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a definite role to play in the management and treatment of sciatica.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Recurrent Rhinitis

Recurrent rhinitis or common cold is usually is supposed to be a trivial ailment; however, this condition is responsible for significant loss of man-hours and school-hours for both adults as well as children.  Commonly, adults are affected by recurrent rhinitis about 2 to 4 times in a year, while children are affected about 5 to10 times in a year; however, some individuals may be affected by recurrent common cold almost daily or every few weeks, thus making their lives miserable.

Recurrent rhinitis is usually believed to be caused by viral infection, allergies to different offending substances, and a reduced immunity of the respiratory mucosa.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment for recurrent rhinitis is aimed at treating the local pathology of the disease as well as boosting specific and general immunity of the affected individual.  Ayurvedic medicines which are used in this condition in the acute phase usually help to remove the congestion and swelling in the nose and the upper respiratory tract.  These medicines also help to remove other associated symptoms like fever, bodyache, headache, and weakness.

Once the acute phase of this condition has passed, other Ayurvedic medicines are used in order to build up the specific immunity of the nasal mucosa as well as the mucosa in the throat and lungs.  The medicines useful for boosting this sort of immunity act on the respiratory mucosa and normalise the hairy linings in the mucosa, so that susceptibility to allergy and infection is reduced, and it can easily expel offending substances from the respiratory tract.  In addition, Ayurvedic medicines are also given to boost the general immune status of the affected individual, so as to bring about a feeling of well-being and good help.

Most individuals affected with recurrent rhinitis usually require an initial treatment period of about four to six weeks, followed by an immune-boosting treatment for about 2 to 4 months.  With this treatment, a majority of patients affected with recurrent rhinitis report significant improvement or a complete cure in this condition.

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Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Nephritis

Nephritic syndrome is also known as rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis, and is usually seen in adults.  Common symptoms of this condition include a reduced urine output, presence of blood and protein in the urine, and swelling in the body.  Glomerulonephritis is believed to result from a dysfunction of the immune system of the body, usually resulting from the after-effects of a viral infection or autoimmune disease.  Since this condition involves damage to the kidneys, the outcome of this disease in most patients may not be very favorable.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for nephritic syndrome is aimed at treating the symptoms as well as reversing the damage done to the kidneys, while at the same time normalising the immune system of the affected individual.  Herbal medicines which have a specific action on the kidneys are used in high doses in this condition, in order to bring about a rapid response and prevent long-term damage.  The medicines used for the treatment of this condition usually act both on the kidney tissue as well as on the microcirculation supplying the kidneys.  This helps in minimizing damage, healing damaged tissue, and bringing the filtration process to a normal or near normal level.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given in order to bring about a systematic immunomodulation of the affected individual so as to bring about an early recovery and prevent relapse of the condition.  Medicines which have known immune boosting properties are used in high doses in order to overcome the effects of viral infection or autoimmune disease.  Early institution of Ayurvedic treatment is important in order to bring about a complete recovery and prevent long-term damage to the kidneys.

Most individuals affected with nephritic syndrome require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about four to six months, in order to get significant relief from the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the management and treatment of nephritic syndrome.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Hemorrhagic Stroke

Hemorrhagic stroke is also known as intra cerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and basically involves sudden bleeding in the brain.  In addition to focal neurological deficits, patients with ICH also exhibit severe headache, altered mental status, seizures, nausea, vomiting, and severe hypertension.  ICH is a medical emergency associated with a higher mortality rate, and all such patients require urgent hospitalization and emergency treatment.

Patients with ICH usually require hospitalization in order to tide over the crisis, limit the damage, and help in early recovery.  Once the patient has been stabilized, Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be instituted in order to manage and treat the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines can also be given while the patient is still in intensive care, since these medicines can provide additional and supportive treatment of the patient, without disturbing treatment given in the intensive care unit.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are given in order to minimise the bleeding within the brain, help in early resolution of the bleeding, and prevent further bleeding.  These medicines have a specific action on the blood as well as on the walls of the blood vessels and capillaries.  These herbal medicines help to build up the cellular matrix of the microcirculation so as to dissolve the blood clots, minimise bleeding, and strengthen the capillaries and blood vessels.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given in order to minimise neurological damage and help repair the damaged brain cells and normalise the transmission between nerve cells.  These medicines strengthen the entire nervous system and help to maintain and normalise neuromuscular coordination, balance and movement.  Localised treatment in the form of whole-body massage with medicated oils followed by steam fomentation can be started about four to six weeks after the incident, provided blood pressure is under control.  Localised treatment helps to minimise neurological deficit and aids in early recovery.

Early treatment with Ayurvedic herbal medicines can help to minimise the damage and bring about an early and complete recovery.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a definite role to play in the management and treatment of hemorrhagic stroke.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Cervical Spondylosis

The brachial nerve originates in the neck and extends down into both the arms till the hands.  Cervical spondylosis is a disease which causes irritation of the brachial nerve, causing pain, tingling and numbness in the neck and shoulder, which radiates down to the arm and fingers.  Cervical spondylosis usually has a gradual onset of pain due to degeneration of the vertebrae in the neck.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for cervical spondylosis is aimed at treating the pain as well as halting and reversing the damage to the vertebrae in the neck region.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are given in order to provide nutrition to the vertebral bones, and improve circulation in this area so as to strengthen the bones of the vertebrae as well as the surrounding muscular tissue.  In addition, medicines are also given to reduce the irritation of the brachial nerve as well as reduce pain, tingling and numbness resulting from the disease.  This treatment can be provided in the form of oral medication as well as localised therapy.

Local therapy is given in the form of application of medicated oils in the neck region as well as on the affected shoulder and arm, followed by fomentation of the area with medicated steam.  This usually provides an immediate relief from pain and stiffness.  The oral medication provides long-term treatment as well as a prevention of the condition.  In addition to providing nutrition to the cervical vertebrae, the herbal medicines also facilitate early healing and opening up of the microcirculation in the cervical vertebrae, so that the degeneration of the vertebrae is reversed at the earliest.

Physical exercises in the form of neck and shoulder exercises as well as grip exercises of the hands are also beneficial in the treatment of cervical spondylosis.  Most individuals affected with this condition require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about four to six months in order to get a complete relief from this condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus as a definite role to play in the management and treatment of cervical spondylosis.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Reiter's Syndrome

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder involving the muscles and joints and causes symptoms such as pain and stiffness in the muscles of the hips, thighs, shoulders, upper arms and neck, fatigue, weight loss, weakness, mild fever, and anemia.  The inflammation seen in this condition is not as severe as that seen in different forms of arthritis.  Polymyalgia rheumatica may also be associated with a condition known as giant cell arteritis.  Genetics and environmental factors are believed to cause an auto immune reaction in the body which ultimately leads to this condition.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for polymyalgia rheumatica is aimed at treating the inflammation as well as normalising the immune system of the affected individual.  Herbal medicines which have a specific action on muscles and joints and also reduce inflammation are used in high doses for prolonged periods.  These medicines include herbs which reduce pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints, treat inflammation, as well as provide strength to muscles and tendons.  Other medicines which act on the circulatory system in order to reduce inflammation and to remove toxins from the blood are also used in this condition.  These medicines serve to remove toxins through the gastrointestinal system or through the kidneys.

Since polymyalgia rheumatica is an auto immune disorder, herbal medicines which have a specific immunomodulatory action are also very useful in the management of this condition.  These medicines improve and normalise the immune system of the body and help in faster relief from this condition.  Localised treatment in the form of soothing or counter-irritant ointments, pastes, and medicated oils can also be used in addition to oral medication.

Most individuals affected with polymyalgia rheumatica require regular treatment for about four to six months in order to get significant relief or a complete cure from this condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines thus have a significant role to play in the management and treatment of polymyalgia rheumatica.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com