Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Kawasaki Syndrome

Kawasaki syndrome is a potentially fatal inflammatory disorder which usually affects infants and children, especially of Asian descent.  This condition is also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome and is believed to be an allergic reaction or an unusual response to certain types of infections.  In this condition, inflammation affects several organ systems in the body such as the skin, mucous membrane, circulatory system, heart, and immune system.  Common symptoms include an acute onset, high fever, skin rash, peeling of skin, redness and swelling of mucous membranes, a strawberry appearance of the tongue, lymph node enlargement, arthritis, pneumonia, diarrhoea, meningitis, myocarditis, arrhythmia, arteritis and gangrene.  This condition is associated with 1 to 2% mortality, with death occurring suddenly and unpredictably, within six months of infection.  Therefore, intensive hospital care is required in the acute stages and regular, long term follow is required till complete recovery.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Kawasaki syndrome is aimed at treating the infection as well as allergic reaction, improving the immunity of the body, preventing long term complications, and reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with this condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific anti-infective, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory action are used in high uses and for prolonged periods in the management of this condition, till complete recovery is obtained.  Simultaneously, other herbal medicines are used in order to treat the allergic reactions, reduce inflammation and prevent or reduce damage to affected organs and systems.  Adequate immunomodulation of the body is required in order to prevent the risk of sudden death.

Herbal medicines are also used in order to remove the toxin generated from the circulatory system either through the kidneys or through the gastrointestinal tract.  This helps in an early recovery as well as a significant reduction in the chances for long-term complications or sudden death.  Most individuals affected with Kawasaki syndrome require aggressive and regular Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about six to eight months in order to achieve a significant remission or cure of this condition, and minimize the chances for a recurrence or complications.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant contribution to play in the management and treatment of Kawasaki syndrome.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Immunodeficiency Disorders

Immunodeficiency disorders are usually due to a lack of some components of the immune system such as the B cell or the T cell.  This condition can be either inherited, acquired, on drug induced, and is usually caused due to advanced cancer, extensive anti-cancer therapy, viral infections, blood transfusions, surgery, malnutrition, and stress.  AIDS is currently the most devastating immunodeficiency disorder which targets the T4 cells.  The duration of treatment for immunodeficiency depends upon the nature and severity of the disorder; however, most conditions like congenital immune system defects and AIDS require either like long-term or lifelong therapy.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for immunodeficiency disorders is aimed at boosting the general immune system of the body, correcting the known deficits, and giving symptomatic treatment for the affected individual.  There are many herbs which have a known immunomodulatory action and a combination of such herbs is used in large doses and for prolonged periods in the management of immunodeficiency disorders.  In addition, several Ayurvedic medicines and herbs have a specific action on different organs and systems of the body.  Such medicines can be used on a case-to-case basis according to the presentation of the immunodeficiency and the symptoms, as well as the disease caused because of the deficiency.  Such specific immunomodulation needs to be given in courses of small duration.  For example, immunomodulation of the respiratory tract consists of one specific course of 19 days which needs to be repeated several times, especially in the winter season.  Yet another course of medicines of the respiratory tract is given regularly for two or three months at a time.

A special form of treatment known as ‘Vardhmaan Rasayan’ is a special feature of Ayurvedic treatment in which immunomodulatory medicines are given in progressively increasing doses so as to help the body assimilate the medicine and benefit from them, without any side-effects.  Such treatments can be used for the respiratory tract, the gastrointestinal tract, and for almost any disease as well as generalised immunomodulation of the body.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a specific role to play in the management and treatment of immunodeficiency disorders.

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 Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder in which affected individuals display overwhelming day time drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.  The common symptoms of this condition include day time sleepiness, sudden episodes of loss of muscle tone and sleep paralysis, hallucinations, automatic behaviour, and inadequate night-time sleep.  Disturbed genetics and a disturbed immunity are believed to be the causes for this condition. This condition is known to cause serious disruptions in the daily life of affected individuals. The modern management of this condition includes appropriate medications and adaptation and modifications to lifestyle, with an advice for affected individuals to exercise regularly, follow a fixed day time schedule, take frequent naps, and take into confidence friends, colleagues and neighbors regarding their condition.  Affected people should avoid long drives, nicotine and alcohol.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for narcolepsy involves treating a disturbed immunity as well as providing corrective treatment for known defects in genetics.  Immunomodulatory herbal agents are used in high doses and for prolonged periods in order to successfully manage the root cause of this condition.  Depending upon the genetic information provided of affected individuals, different herbal treatment can be advised so as to target the known and specific causes for the condition.  Ayurvedic treatment is also required to strengthen the central nervous system and provide a soothing and corrective action, in addition to de-stressing the patient, so that the affected individual gradually is able to adopt a pattern of increasing night-time sleep, and reducing day-time sleep episodes.

Depending upon the known causes for the condition and the severity of the condition, Ayurvedic herbal treatment of individuals affected with narcolepsy is required to be given for periods ranging from about three to six months.  A judicious combination of medications and lifestyle adjustments can go a long way in helping such individuals obtain significant remission in their condition and bring their lives to near normal.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of narcolepsy.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection which is spread by tick bites.  Lyme disease manifests in three different phases.  These include the early localised phase of skin inflammation, followed by the early disseminated stage in which the heart and nervous system get involved. This is followed by the late phase of the disease where there is considerable motor and sensory nerve damage, brain inflammation and arthritis.  Maintenance of adequate hygiene is important in order to prevent transmission of this disease and individuals staying in tick areas need to learn or adopt techniques for the prevention and avoidance of tick bites such as using protective clothing.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Lyme disease is aimed at preventing infection and treating the symptoms according to the stage of the disease.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific anti-inflammatory and infective action form the mainstay of treatment in the management of this condition.  In addition, for the early phase, medicines which have a specific action on the skin and subcutaneous tissue and reduce the inflammation present in this area are used in order to treat the initial symptoms.  The second stage of the disease is treated with herbal medicines which have a specific action on the heart and nervous system.  At this stage too, medicines with an anti- infective action and anti-inflammatory action are important for the adequate management of the condition.

The third stage involves considerable inflammation of the nervous system including the spinal cord, as also infection and inflammation of the joints.  Treatment of this stage includes the use of herbal medicines which have a specific anti-inflammatory action both on the central nervous system as well as the joints, and a strengthening action on the nervous system.  Immunomodulatory treatment is also equally important in order to reduce treatment time, and improve the cure rate for this condition.

Depending upon the severity of the condition and the stage of presentation of the affected individual, the treatment of Lyme disease is required for periods ranging from four weeks to about six months, in order to obtain significant relief from this condition.  If an aggressive and regular treatment is instituted, most individuals affected even with the third stage can be completely cured of this condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of Lyme disease.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Listeriosis

Listeriosis is an infection caused by bacteria which cause miscarriage, still birth, premature birth and also serious infections in young children, elderly people, and people with a weakened immune system.  This disease is transmitted from mother to child, by inhalation of contaminated dust, consumption of contaminated dairy and meat products, and coming in contact with infected animals.  The common symptoms of this condition include fever, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, neck stiffness, irritability, convulsions, and coma.  While this condition can be fatal in people with an immunocompromised system, most healthy people usually recover from this condition within a few weeks.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Listeriosis is aimed at treating the infection, giving symptomatic treatment for the various symptoms, and improving the immune status of the affected individual.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antibacterial action are used in the management of this condition so as to control infection.  Medicines which have a normalising and corrective action on the gastrointestinal system and the central nervous system are also very important in the management of this condition.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific immunomodulatory action are very important in the management of this condition, since these medicines modify the course and severity of the infection seen in this condition.  Herbal immune agents reduce treatment time, improve the cure rate, prevent relapse of the condition, and also prevent infection from fresh outbreaks.  Such herbal medicines have the added advantage of safety, since they can be given for prolonged periods even to pregnant women, so as to prevent later complications like miscarriage, still birth, premature birth, and infection in the newborn.  Such medicines can also be safely given to elderly people affected with this condition.

Depending upon the severity of infection, most individuals affected with this condition require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for periods ranging from one to six months, in order to significantly improve or cure this condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of Listeriosis.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Legionnaire’s Disease

Legionnaire’s disease is a severe form of pneumonia which is caused by a bacterium known as legionella.  The risk factors for this condition include old age, a history of smoking, the presence of chronic disorders like lung disease, diabetes, kidney disease and cancer; a weakened immune system, and professional occupations related to air conditioning maintenance and repair.  The symptoms of this condition include high fever, chills, body pain, cough, hemoptysis, breathlessness, chest pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea, confusion, and other mental disorders.  This condition may also cause aggravation of infections in wounds and in other parts and systems of the body including the heart.  A weakened immune system increases the morbidity and mortality in this condition, and therefore, prompt and aggressive hospital treatment is important in the management of this disease.  Outbreaks of this condition can be reduced with meticulous cleaning and disinfection of water systems, pools and spas.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be given as the mainstay of treatment if the affected individuals can be treated on an outpatient basis or as supportive therapy if intensive care in hospital is required.  In the latter case, the main focus of Ayurvedic treatment is on improving the immune status of the affected individual, so as to reduce treatment time and improve the cure rate.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antibacterial action form the mainstay of treatment in the management of this condition.  Medicines which have a specific action on the heart, brain, and lungs are also very useful while treating Legionnaire’s disease.  Ayurvedic medicines which have a specific action for treating fever and respiratory tract infections can also be used while treating this disease.

In addition to anti-infective therapy, Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory agents are also very important in the management of this condition in order to prevent or reduce the chances for infection.  Herbal medicines which improve the immune status of affected individuals can be used both for curative as well as preventive purposes.  Most individuals affected with this condition require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for periods ranging from two to eight weeks, in order to bring about a significant improvement or cure in this condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of Legionnaires disease.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is a condition seen mostly in first born male children in the age group of 4 to 8 years, and is analogous to avascular necrosis of the hip seen in adults.  The head of the femur bone loses its blood supply and gradually collapses, after which it gradually re-forms and reshapes over a period of several years.  Symptoms of this condition include pain in the hip-joint, which is aggravated by activity and reduced by taking rest.  Early diagnosis of this condition and accurate management are important in order to prevent permanent damage to the joint and future disability.  The modern management of this condition includes a combination of rest, plaster- casting, physiotherapy, and medications.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for this condition is similar to the treatment given for adult individuals having avascular necrosis of the hip, but in a much lower dose, depending upon the age of the affected child.  Herbal medicines are given which improve the blood supply to the head of the thigh bone.  In addition to these medicines, other herbal medicines are given which help in repair and re-moulding of the head of the femur-bone.  Herbal medicines which have a soothing and corrective action on the blood, blood vessels, and capillaries form the mainstay of treatment in the management of this condition.

Oral medication can also be supplemented with localised therapy in order to control pain and limitation of movement.  Local therapy is given in the form of application of medicated ointments and oils, followed by medicated steam fomentation.  These local treatments give considerable relief from pain and help in early movement and mobility of the affected joint.  A judicious combination of rest and graded exercises need to be advised in the management of this condition.

Most individuals affected with this condition require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for periods ranging from six to nine months, depending upon the severity of the condition.  Ayurvedic treatment can definitely improve the cure rate of individuals affected with this condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Submandibular Sialadenitis

Submandibular sialadenitis is a condition involving inflammation and blockage of the submandibular gland which is one of the major salivary glands.  Acute infection is usually due to bacteria, while chronic inflammation is because of calculi formation, blockage in the salivary duct and reduced salivation.  Acute symptoms resolve within a few days to a few weeks, while chronic inflammation may take a more longer course which is relapsing and remitting.  This disease can also be associated with other medical conditions like Sjogren Syndrome.  Oral rehydration is an important step in the management of this condition.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for submandibular sialadenitis depends upon the cause of the condition.  Infection can be treated with Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific anti-infective and antibacterial action.  Anti-inflammatory medicines can also be given with these medicines in order to comprehensively treat the acute condition.  Oral medication can also be supplemented with local therapy in the form of gargles using solutions of various herbs.

Chronic submandibular sialadenitis may involve blockage of the opening into the oral cavity from the submandibular gland.  This may be due to chronic infection or the formation of calculi within the gland.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are given to treat the chronic inflammation as well as to dissolve the calculi, so that the submandibular gland becomes healthy and starts discharging normal saliva into the oral cavity.  The chronic condition too can be treated both with oral medication as well as with local application of pastes and medicated oils.

Depending on the severity of the condition, chronic sialadenitis may require treatment for about 4 to 12 weeks, in order to bring about a significant improvement in the condition.  Most individuals achieve a complete cure with regular treatment.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of both acute as well as chronic submandibular sialadenitis.

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

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Charcot Marie Tooth Disease

Charcot Marie Tooth disease is a hereditary disorder which involves the nerves of the extremities.  Inflammation and degeneration in these nerves cause symptoms which typically appear in adolescence or early adulthood and include numbness, pain and weakness in the lower limbs, muscular dystrophy, disturbed neuromuscular coordination of the legs, deformities in the feet, and frequent falls.  The modern management of this condition involves the institution of regular exercise, physiotherapy and care of the feet; it is important to start treatment at the earliest in order to prevent atrophy of the muscles and permanent deformities of the feet.

 

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Charcot Marie Tooth disease involves the use of herbal medicines to treat the inflammation and degeneration of peripheral nerves, especially of the lower limbs.  Medicines which act on the central nervous system as well as the individual nerve cells form the mainstay of treatment in the management of this condition.  Medicines which improve neuromuscular coordination and preserve the functioning of muscles are also used in conjunction with the above-mentioned medicines.

While treatment is mainly on the form of oral medication, localised therapy can also be utilised in order to bring about better improvement and preserve the structure and function of the lower limbs.  Localised treatment is mainly in the form of massage of the lower limbs using medicated oils, followed by medicated steam fomentation.  Regular exercises to preserve muscular function and coordination are important.

Most individuals affected with Charcot Marie Tooth disease require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for periods ranging from 6-9 months, depending upon the severity of the condition and the extent of nerve damage at the time of starting treatment.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can significantly improve quality of life of individuals affected with this condition, and can help to bring about a significant remission of the symptoms.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of Charcot Marie Tooth disease.

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 Budd-Chiari Syndrome

Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare liver disorder which occurs due to clotting of blood in the hepatic veins resulting from various causes.  This condition progressively causes mild to severe liver damage, with symptoms such as ascites, liver and spleen enlargement, pain in the area of the liver, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, hemoptysis, and edema of lower limbs.  Blood clots in the hepatic veins can result due to liver cancer, structural obstruction in the inferior vena cava, infections, liver trauma, phlebitis, the use of immune suppressive drugs and oral contraceptives, and blood disorders like myeloproliferative diseases, polycythemia, and sickle-cell disease.  The modern management of this condition involves the use of anti-clotting medication or surgery to remove the block in the veins.

The Ayurvedic management of Budd-Chiari syndrome involves the use of herbal medicines to remove the blood clots present in the hepatic veins.  Herbal medicines which have a known action on blood clots are used in high doses and for prolonged periods as the mainstay of treatment for this condition.  In addition, other Ayurvedic medicines which act on the liver and reduce the pathology within the liver are also used in the management of this condition.  It is also imperative to treat the known cause of the condition in order to obtain a complete remission of the symptoms.  Inflammation, infection, dysfunctional clotting of the blood, and obstruction to the flow of blood need to be treated specifically.  Blood clotting disorders need to be treated on a long-term basis in order to resolve this condition completely.  Medicines may also be required to remove accumulated fluid from the abdomen and lower limbs, as well as to treat nausea and vomiting and other symptoms like hemoptysis.

Depending upon the severity of the condition, most individuals affected with Budd-Chiari syndrome require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for periods ranging from 6 to 15 months in order to obtain a complete remission from the condition.  Aggressive and regular long-term treatment can help most individuals become free of this disease.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant contribution to play in the management and treatment of Budd-Chiari syndrome.

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Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a medical condition involving infection either through the mucous membrane or lacerated skin, in which humans beings get infected by coming in contact with contaminated environmental sources, especially coming from rats. The common symptoms of this condition include fever, chills, body ache, severe headache, meningitis, liver and spleen enlargement, uveitis, kidney failure, cough and hemoptysis.  Since this infection is caused due to bacteria, conventional treatment for this condition is usually in the form of antibiotics such as doxycycline.  Special care needs to be taken in case of advanced infection, since this condition can cause severe liver and kidney dysfunction.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Leptospirosis is aimed at treating the infection, improving the immunity of the body, giving symptomatic treatment, and preventing long term complications.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific antiseptic and anti-infective action are used to treat the basic infection.  Symptomatic treatment is also given for symptoms such as fever, chills, body ache, and cough. Herbal medicines which have an anti-inflammatory effect are also used in order to treat involvement of the brain, liver and spleen, eyes, kidneys and lung.  These medicines reduce the inflammatory debris and toxins and remove them from the circulation either through the gastrointestinal tract or through the kidneys.

Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory agents are also used in the management of this condition in order to boost the immune status of the affected individual, so as to improve the response to treatment, reduce treatment time, and bring about a complete cure at the earliest.  Medicines are also given to treat inflammation and damage to the liver and kidneys and restore the function of these important organs at the earliest.

Most individuals affected with Leptospirosis require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for periods ranging from two to six weeks in order to bring about a complete remission of the infection.  Immunomodulatory treatment may be required for about 1 to 2 months in order to prevent long-term damage and complications involving important organs, as well as prevent a relapse of infection of the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of Leptospirosis.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Kwashiorkor

Kwashiorkor is a type of malignant malnutrition resulting from a severe deficiency of protein in the diet, which can result from famine, limited food supply, and poor education in very poor countries; however, the presence of this condition in children or the elderly in developed countries may be a sign of abuse and neglect.  The common symptoms of this condition include weight loss, fatigue, skin and hair changes, diarrhoea, enlarged abdomen, rash, oedema, and - in an advanced condition -  shock and coma.  Provided treatment is started early, supplementation of adequate calories and protein usually suffices to treat this condition; however patients in an advanced state of the condition or in shock may require hospitalization and intravenous fluids.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Kwashiorkor is aimed at treating the symptoms and providing nutrition in different forms so that the affected individual can recover at the earliest.  Care needs to be also taken to avoid long term complications.  Nutrition is supplied in the form of liquids which can be digested and absorbed easily.  These include glucose water, electrolyte water, milk, buttermilk, coconut water, fruit juices, and soups made from vegetables, cereals and meat.  Individuals who cannot ingest oral fluids can be given a rectal drip of the solutions mentioned above, if intravenous infusion is not possible.

Individuals with extreme weakness and shock can be managed with Ayurvedic medicines which improve the circulation, reduce weakness, treat the shock and provide strength so that the affected individual can move around.  These medicines also help to maintain blood circulation and nutrition to vital organs of the body and thereby prevent long-term damage and complications.  Herbal medicines also help in digestion and early absorption of nutrients, and treating or preventing diarrhoea.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus helps in reducing the treatment time for Kwashiorkor and brings about an early resolution of the condition.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Korsakoff's Psychosis

Korsakoff's psychosis is a neuro-psychological condition usually believed to result from vitamin B1 deficiency, because of long standing nutritional deficits due to chronic alcoholism, paralysis, dementia, brain damage, infections, and poisoning.  The common symptoms of this condition include memory defect, confabulation, delirium, anxiety, fear, depression, confusion, delusions, insomnia, painful extremities, and neurological deficits such as wrist drop or foot drop.  The memory defect seen in this condition is usually for recent events, while long-term memory is preserved.  The modern management of this condition is aimed at giving symptomatic treatment as well as correcting nutritional deficiency, especially vitamin B1 deficiency.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Korsakoff's psychosis is aimed at correcting the nutritional deficiency, as well as strengthening the brain and the nervous system, and providing treatment for psychological symptoms.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on psychotic symptoms and also simultaneously provide a corrective and strengthening action on the central nervous system form the mainstay of treatment in the management of this condition.  These medicines are used in high doses in order to rapidly control the symptoms and cure this condition.  Ayurvedic immunomodulatory herbal agents are also used in high doses, especially those medicines which have a specific action on the brain and the central nervous system; so as to correct the functional or structural abnormality of the nerves and restore physical as well as mental functioning to normal or near-normal levels.

Localized treatment can also be provided in order to supplement oral medication.  This is done in the form of massaging the body with medicated oils, followed by medicated steam fomentation.  Other Panchkarma procedures like Shiro-Basti and Shiro-Dhara are also useful in providing immediate relief from psychotic symptoms which are common in this condition.  These procedures involve a sustained flow or contact with the scalp of medicated oils and pastes.  Panchkarma treatments as well as massage therapy help to reduce treatment time and improve chances for a more complete cure.  Depending upon the severity of the condition, most individuals affected with Korsakoff's psychosis require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about three to six months.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a definite role to play in the management and treatment of Korsakoff's psychosis.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Klinefelter Syndrome

Klinefelter syndrome is a chromosomal disorder caused by the presence of an additional X-chromosome in affected individuals.  This disorder causes male hypogonadism and infertility, with symptoms such as small testes, low sperm count, breast enlargement in late puberty, learning disabilities, psychosocial problems, infertility, dental problems, mitral valve prolapse, and venous ulcers.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Klinefelter syndrome is aimed at correcting the hypogonadism, improving symptoms related to infertility, and providing corrective treatment for faulty development of the brain, nervous system and connective tissue of the body.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines providing hormonal correction are used in high doses.  These medicines act on the testes and help in normalizing the secretion of sex hormones.  This helps to correct and normalize the growth of different organs and connective tissue within the body.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given to directly strengthen the connective tissue in the entire body, as well as strengthen and improve the function of the nervous system, muscles, tendons, arteries and veins.

Ayurvedic treatment is also provided to work on the cells of the body so as to prevent or minimise the effects of the faulty chromosome to the maximum extent possible, so that benefits obtained from treatment are maintained on a long-term basis, and the requirement for medicines is minimized.  Such medicines need to be taken on a long-term basis in order to be clinical effective.  Most individuals affected with Klinefelter syndrome get significant symptomatic relief with about 6 to 12 months of treatment.  Herbal treatment can be continued as required, with some individuals being advised regular treatment in very low doses, while other individuals may be prescribed a drug-holiday for a few months.

Ayurvedic treatment can significantly improve the quality of life of individuals affected with Klinefelter syndrome.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of Klinefelter syndrome.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is an inherited disorder which results from faulty connective tissue affecting the skin, tendons, muscles, and blood vessels.  This condition is characterized by easy bruising, loose joints, hyper elasticity of skin, and weakness of tissues.  Individuals affected with this condition are susceptible to skin damage due to trauma or excessive exposure to the sun.  There is no specific treatment for this condition in the modern system of medicine.

The Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome consists of giving medicines which have a specific action on the skin, tendons, muscles, and blood vessels.  These medicines provide a corrective action on the faulty connective tissue related to these parts and thereby strengthen the skin and other organs.  In addition, herbal medicines which provide strengthening material to the body can also be used in conjunction to the above-mentioned herbal medicines.  Ayurvedic medicines are also used to correct the overall metabolism of the muscles and tendons, so as to provide a long-term strengthening effect on the skin, muscles and blood vessels.

This treatment can be supplement in the form of localised therapy, in which the entire body is given a light massage using medicated oils, followed by medicated steam fomentation.  Localised therapy can be given in others different forms too, such as rubbing the skin lightly with soft cloth bags containing rice boiled in milk, or providing a continuous medicated warm oil drip on the skin, procedures known respectively as Pinda-Sweda and Pizichil.

Long-term treatment with Ayurvedic medicines gradually strengthens the connective tissue of the skin and other organs so as to provide strength and support to the different organs.  This helps in preventing long-term damage to the skin, joints and other internal organs.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus significantly improve the quality of life of individuals affected with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.  Treatment needs to be given for periods ranging from 6 to12 months, in order to provide significant relief from the condition.

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