Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Silicosis

Silicosis is a medical condition which is an occupational hazard for people involved with mining, quarrying, sand blasting, cement and glass manufacturing, masonry, blast furnaces, coal mining, and construction work.  This condition is caused by inhalation of dust containing crystalline silica which is present in granite, slate and sandstone. Silicosis can be either acute or chronic, and involves symptoms such as cough, breathlessness, wheezing, clubbing of fingers, lack of oxygen in the blood, and other symptoms of chronic heart failure.  Chronic silicosis may also cause different types of cancer such as Mesothelioma.

Since silicosis is an occupational hazard, the first step is to avoid excessive exposure and inhalation of dust in various forms.  The use of masks and filters is very important at work in such environments.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment for silicosis is aimed at reducing or reversing the damage to the lungs, which is caused by exposure to crystalline silica.  Herbal medicines which reduce inflammation and infection in the lungs form the mainstay of treatment in the management of this condition.  Medicines which have a specific action on the lungs and which help to treat and normalise the mucosa lining the lungs and respiratory tract are important in the treatment of this condition.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific immunomodulatory effect on the lungs as well as on the entire body are also used in the management of chronic silicosis.  These medicines prevent or reduce damage to the lungs and body because of occupational exposure to silica.  Depending upon the severity of the condition, individuals affected with silicosis require treatment ranging from 3 to12 months, in order to improve significantly from the after-effects of this condition.  Long-term treatment may also significantly reduce the possibility of cancer arising from silicosis.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of silicosis.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Sexual Dysfunction in Women

Sexual dysfunction in women is a very common condition which is rarely discussed openly by affected women, and frequently ignored or misunderstood by their spouses; however, the consequences can be disastrous for the couple.  Sexual dysfunction in women may be caused by medications, diseases, excessive and prolonged use of alcohol, depression, vaginal infections, pregnancy, breast feeding, menopause, stress, relationship problems, fatigue, and boredom.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for sexual dysfunction in women depends upon the cause of the condition.  A detailed history is very important and involves adequate input from both partners in order to locate the root cause of the problem.  Excessive use of medicines needs to be avoided with the continuation of only those medicines which cannot be stopped.  Medical conditions need to be adequately treated, especially diseases involving the genitourinary tract in females.  The couple needs to be advised adequate lifestyle changes so as to avoid excessive alcohol, drugs, and avoid factors which bring about stress and conflict.

Herbal medicines which treat inflammation and infection can be used as required.  Medicines may also be required to treat tension, fear, anxiety, and stress.  Provided all the causative factors have been taken into consideration and managed adequately, Ayurvedic medicines which improve the immune status of women and bring about a feeling of health, vigor, and vitality are important in the management of sexual dysfunction in women.  Most of the times, such medicines are sufficient to treat this medical condition; however, in a few affected females, medicines may also be required to increase sexual desire.

Affected couples should make efforts to bring about a change in routine, generate a relaxed and romantic environment, give time for adequate foreplay, use appropriate lubricants, and most important of all, sort out personal issues with each other.  The combination of such practical steps, in addition to any required treatment, is important in the successful management and treatment of sexual dysfunction in women.  More serious problems may require referral to a counselor, sex therapist or a Psychiatrist.

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 Reye's Syndrome

Reye's syndrome is a condition occurring due to unexpected adverse effects of aspirin given to children and adolescents while treating viral infections.  This drug in some individuals causes inflammation in the liver and brain and involves symptoms which include breathlessness, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, irritability, confusion, convulsions, and loss of consciousness.  Early diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment are important in the management of this condition.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Reye's syndrome involves treatment to reduce and treat the inflammation of both the liver as well as the brain.  Symptomatic treatment is required for breathlessness, gastrointestinal upset, and neurological symptoms.  Herbal medicines which have a specific anti-inflammatory action, and which have a specific affinity for the liver as well as the brain form the mainstay of treatment in the management of this condition.  Ayurvedic medicines which can reduce inflammation promptly and without any side-effects are most useful for treating Reye’s syndrome.  Medicines are also required to remove the toxins produced from the blood circulation both through the kidney as well as the gastrointestinal tract.

The management of this condition depends upon the severity of the symptoms which give an idea of the degree of inflammation of involved organs.  Individuals who exhibit severe involvement of the brain may need to be hospitalized for proper management and intensive care.  Other individuals can be managed on an outpatient basis; however, proper monitoring till complete recovery is important.

Depending upon the severity of the condition, most individuals affected with Reye's syndrome require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for periods ranging from 4 to 12 weeks.  Timely diagnosis of the condition and aggressive treatment can help in early and complete recovery of almost all individuals affected with this condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of Reye's syndrome.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Charcot's Joint

Charcot's joint is a medical condition in which neurological dysfunction in the form of reduced or absent pain sensation in the joint leads to neurogenic arthropathy, which is a chronic, progressive and degenerative disease involving one or more joints.  Charcot's joint can be caused by neurological disorders, diabetic neuropathy, and leprosy.  Symptoms of this condition include gross joint swelling, joint instability, bleeding, heat, and atrophic or hypertrophic changes in the bones of the joints.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Charcot's joint involves treating the damaged joint as well as treating the neurological cause for the condition.  Damage to the involved joint can be halted or reversed using Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have an anti-inflammatory and bone-strengthening action.  However, medicines which normalize neurological dysfunction form the mainstay of treatment for this condition.  Known causes for the condition such as diabetic neuropathy and leprosy as well as diseases of the nervous system need to be treated comprehensively and aggressively.  Herbal medicines which treat the damage to the central nervous system, help in healing of the nerve cells, and normalise the neuro-transmission between the nerve cells are used in high doses and for prolonged periods in the management of this condition.

Joint damage is treated with oral medication as well as localised therapy, which is given in the form of application of medicated oils and pastes around the affected joint, supplemented by medicated steam fomentation.  The overall effect of this combined treatment is to preserve the joint to the maximum extent possible and also prevent further damage by normalising pain perception.

Depending upon the severity of the condition, most individuals affected with Charcot's joint require treatment for periods ranging from 6 to12 months, in order to benefit significantly from treatment.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can definitely improve the quality of life of individuals affected with this condition.  Ayurvedic treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of Charcot's joint.

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 Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious viral infection seen mostly in young children.  This infection can spreads from person to person because of unwashed hands or contaminated surfaces.  The common symptoms of this condition include fever, sore throat, rash and blisters, headache, fatigue, irritability, and loss of appetite.  Most patients usually recover within 7 to 10 days; however maintaining good hygienic, preventing spread of infection and oral rehydration of affected individuals is quite important.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is aimed at treating the viral infection, giving symptomatic treatment for the symptoms, and improving the immunity of affected individuals so as to prevent a relapse or recurrence.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are given to prevent symptoms of infection such as fever, body ache, and rash.  Most patients require medicines for symptomatic treatment of the upper respiratory tract as well as involvement of the skin and mucous membranes.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific anti-viral action are also very useful in the treatment of this condition.

Prevention is an important aspect of this condition, and boosting the immune status of affected individuals in particular and children in general are important.  Since this condition is more common in child care settings, herbal medicines can be utilised in order to provide a general blanket prevention for all children in common wards.  Specific immunomodulatory treatment can be given to treat children who are more susceptible or are immunocompromised.

Children affected with Hand-foot-and-mouth disease usually require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about four to ten days in order to obtain a complete remission and cure of the condition.  If required, immunomodulatory treatment can be given for about 1 to 2 months, depending upon the individual requirements of affected individuals.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant contribution to play in the management and treatment of Hand-foot-and-mouth disease.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Fanconi Syndrome

Fanconi syndrome is a disorder of the kidneys which can be either inherited or acquired and is usually seen mostly in children.  The common symptoms of this condition include increased frequency of urine, frequent thirst, dehydration, bone deformities, and impaired growth.  This condition is mainly associated with the accumulation of cystine in renal tubule cells -- a condition known as cystinosis -- which is the most common cause of this condition.  Fanconi syndrome is also associated with other metabolic disorders such as Wilson disease, tyrosinemia, and glycogen storage diseases.  The modern management of this condition includes symptomatic treatment; maintaining of fluid and electrolyte balance, and offering adequate dietary advice and genetic counseling.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Fanconi syndrome is aimed at treating the main cause of the condition -- cystinosis -- by using herbal medicines to prevent the blockage of renal tubules.  Other associated metabolic disorders have to be treated separately.  Treatment also needs to be given for associated symptoms of the condition such as impaired growth and bone deformities.  Herbal medicines which have a strong diuretic action and also prevent accumulation of protein within the kidneys form the mainstay of treatment of this condition.  Other herbal medicines which have a specific protective and corrective action on the kidneys are also used in this condition for prolonged periods, so as to preserve kidney function and to prevent long term abnormalities and complications in the affected individual.

Treatment is thus aimed at preserving kidney tissue, optimizing the blood circulation in the kidneys, maintaining and preserving function of the filtering mechanism within the kidneys, and ensuring a good urine output.  Protein breakdown and accumulation within the kidneys needs to be controlled.  Herbal medicines are also given to ensure the proper growth of bones and connective tissue within the body.

Individuals affected with Fanconi syndrome require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about 9 to12 months in order to bring about a significant improvement in the symptoms and provided long-term correction within the kidneys and in the entire body.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of Fanconi syndrome.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Dubin Johnson Syndrome

Dubin Johnson syndrome is a rare form of liver disorder mainly characterized by the presence of mild jaundice throughout life.  Most individuals affected with this condition exhibit only one symptom – jaundice - which may be caused by an incomplete metabolism of bilirubin in, and may appear only after puberty or adulthood.  This condition can be aggravated by alcohol, pregnancy, oral contraceptives, infections, and other environmental factors.  This condition usually does not require treatment, and most individuals just require a careful long term follow up.  However, in some individuals, high levels of bilirubin in the blood may cause damage to the brain and other organs in the longer run.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Dubin Johnson syndrome is aimed at correcting the metabolism of bilirubin so that jaundice can be corrected.  Aggravating factors need to be closely monitored and avoided.  Long-term treatment with small doses of herbal medicines can be given to such individuals in order to maintain a proper metabolism of bilirubin, so as to prevent long-term damage to important organs.  This treatment can be supplemented with medicines which remove toxins present in the blood either from the kidneys or through the gastrointestinal tract.  Medicines which strengthened the central nervous system as well as other important organs also form part of the treatment and management of this condition.

Long-term, low-dose treatment of the liver can be given for about three to four months and then stopped for one or two months.  In this way, symptoms can be treated and long-term complications avoided, with the use of minimum amount of medicines.  Counselling and psychotherapy may be required in the long-term management of this condition.  Herbal medicines may possible be required for some individuals in order to treat stress and anxiety, which are commonly associated with this condition.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant contribution to play in the management and treatment of Dubin Johnson syndrome.

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